Politics & Society· United Kingdom
A Choice of Enemies
by Lawrence FreedmanAggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 2008English
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A Choice of Enemies by Lawrence Freedman is a landmark work of politics & society, first published in 2008. A Choice of Enemies (2008) by Lawrence Freedman is an incisive work of political and social analysis that challenges readers to examine power and justice.
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🏛️ Politics & Society
Analysis of political systems, power, and social structures.
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A Choice of Enemies by Lawrence Freedman sits within the tradition of politics & society that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 2008 in United Kingdom, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
Readers coming to A Choice of Enemies for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at.
A Choice of Enemies reflects Lawrence Freedman's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Kirkus Reviews
notable · national
200830
Lawrence Freedman is a United Kingdom author whose work in politics & society has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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