The Refuge and the Fortress Britain and the Flight from Tyranny [Paperback]

In the 75th anniversary of CARA (Council for Assisting Refugee Academics), this book explores?the experiences and achievements of refugee academics and their rescuers to?recount?Britain's past?relationship with overseas victims of persecution, and as vital questions about our present-day attitudes towards immigration and asylum.List of Illustrations Foreword Acknowledgements A Note on the Text Introduction PART I: ACADEMIC REFUGEES PART II: THEN PART III: UNTIL Eastern Europe Southern Africa West and North-Western Africa PART IV: NOW Africa The Caucusus, Iran, Central Asia and the Far East The Journey to Safety Conclusion Bibliography

Longlisted for the Orwell Prize 2009

'This is a story of tragedy and triumph: tragedy, in the expulsion of eminent scholars from their home countries; triumph, in their rescue by CARA to achieve even greater renown in this country.' - The Right Honourable Lord Bingham of Cornhill, Senior Law Lord

'This book is an exhortation for all of us to work harder to ensure that people arriving in our country seeking asylum are treated with fairness, humanity, and in accordance with international law.' - Dr Astrid Bonfield, Chief Executive, The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund

'This is a stimulating book that should be read by all who mask the truth behind sensationalist headlines.' - Julia Pascal, The Independent

'Seabrook writes with his usual blazing honesty and absorbing detail.' Illtyd Harrington, Islington Tribune

'...an informative overview of official policies and attitudes towards refugees over the last century.' - Times Literary Supplement

'A challenging and illuminating read.' - Choice Magazine

'...an interesting and useful book which may help provide readers with new arguments against the myth of soft-touch Britain '. - Jo Wilding, Peace News

'Jeremy Seabrook's The Refuge and thl“Õ