Night on Earth is a broad-ranging account of international humanitarian programs in Near East in the period following the First World War. Davide Rodogno reveals how international 'relief' and 'development' were intertwined long before the birth of the United Nations with humanitarians attempting to reshape entire communities and nations.
Focusing on humanitarian intervention's evolution in the nineteenth century, the book delves into historical cases of European actions and inactions within the Ottoman Empire. Davide Rodogno offers fresh insights into this often-overlooked aspect of international relations, linking past events to contemporary practices. By tracing the period from Napoleon's downfall to World War I, the work sheds light on the complexities and implications of interventionist policies.