Martin Sixsmith

British author, journalist and broadcaster; former BBC foreign correspondent and civil servant. Author of The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, which was adapted into the film Philomena.

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  1. 1. The War Of Nerves

    A concise investigative history of chemical and nerve agents from their development in World War I to contemporary threats, tracing scientific advances, military use, arms-control efforts and notable incidents such as state and terrorist attacks; it examines the politics and ethics of possession and disarmament, the difficulties of verification and destruction, and the ongoing risks posed by proliferation, rogue states and extremist groups.

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