Originally published in 1999, Crimes of War , the brilliant ( The Guardian ) A-to-Z guidebook of wartime atrocities has received worldwide acclaim and has been translated into eleven languages. Substantially updated, this useful collection ( The Times ) has sixteen new entries. More than 140 distinguished experts from the media, military, law and human rights groups examine recent conflicts in light of international humanitarian law. Through case studies, definitions of key terms and explanations of what is legal and what is not - illuminated by stunning photographs - Crimes of War reveals what every citizen should know about war and the law.