a wider problem of human insecurity and vulnerability ultimately related to economic disparity and political disempowerment. The relevance of this highly informative book goes well beyond its immediate historical focus. Reviews See also Churchill's Secret War Great Famine of 1876–78 Indian famine of 1896–97 Indian famine of 1899–1900 Great Irish Famine Northern Chinese Famine of 1876–79 Boxer Rebellion 1899–1900 References External links "Who's the twerp and who writes twaddle?" by Peter Wilby in the New Statesman, 26 June 2006. 2001 non-fiction books 21st-century history books Books about economic history History books about colonialism History books about famine