{"product_id":"the-titans-of-the-pacific-paperback","title":"The Titans of the Pacific - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Gammon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1930, the world was hurtling towards one of the most terrifying periods in human history. \u003cem\u003eThe Titans of the Pacific\u003c\/em\u003e tells incredible, but real, historical events. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn travels to South America as a member of an American economic mission advising the Peruvian government. He finds Peru in chaos, with an authoritarian regime supported by the country's elite and foreign big business. He is drawn to the mysterious Yolanda and witnesses the start of a civil war and the local impact of the extreme political movements that tore the world apart leading up to World War II. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen The Washington Post co-opts John as an investigative journalist, he uncovers a sinister plot with worldwide ramifications. He must decide whether to risk his life in Peru struggling to foil the plot, and challenge \u003cem\u003eThe Titans of the Pacific\u003c\/em\u003e - who will do anything to hold on to power - or return to a safer life in the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSam Jordison (author, books columnist at The Guardian newspaper and co-founder of Galley Beggar Press): \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The historical events are full of action: there's no shortage of conspiracies, real drama or human interest. A really interesting world, full of glamour and intrigue, but the down to earth central character with his financial problems, confusion in his love life and street-life background provides a really effective entry into the high politics and intrigue. One of the things I like about this book is the way it demonstrates politics has always been dirty. Robert really enjoyed writing this and that pleasure is certainly conveyed to the reader\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 29, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42108278308999,"sku":"9781788039840","price":19.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/8fca1c6624075431ca3dd7e5d99afb8c.webp?v=1732464323","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-titans-of-the-pacific-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}