Soldiers of Fortune: A History of the Mercenary in Modern Warfare
“Geraghty clearly demonstrates that as the major powers have been cutting their regular forces, the freelance soldier may well turn out to be the supreme arbiter of outcomes in such trouble areas as Iraq, Afghanistan, and throughout the Third World. One of the best and most authoritative books on the subject.” (London Herald)“Starred Review. This serious study should find its way to most readers of military history. An outstanding survey of the modern mercenary.” (Library Journal)“The subject is fascinating. . . . A shadowy, brutal world.” (The New York Times Book Review)--This text refers to thePaperbackedition.