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Bücher Englische Bücher Sachbücher Politik, Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft Biografien & Autobiografien Memory Hold-the-Door
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« Memory Hold-the-Door » is John Buchans reflective and elegantly written memoir, weaving together the threads of a life spent at the crossroads of literature, politics, and world events. Far from a conventional autobiography, Buchan describes his work as a journal of selected experiences, reconstructed from memory rather than written in the moment. The result is a tapestry of vivid recollections,… shaped by the passage of time and the wisdom of hindsight.
Buchans narrative opens with his formative years in the Scottish Highlands, where the landscapes and traditions of his youth left an indelible mark on his imagination. He recounts his days at Oxford University, marked by intellectual curiosity and youthful adventure, before moving through his early career in publishing and his entry into public service. The memoir details his roles during the Boer War and the First World War, where he served as Britains Director of Intelligence and Information for the War Cabinet, offering unique insights into the machinery of conflict and the personalities who shaped history.
His years in Parliament and his tenure as Governor General of Canada are chronicled with candor and humor, revealing Buchans admiration for democracy, his love of the outdoors, and his belief in the value of compromise and tolerance. Throughout, he sketches affectionate portraits of friends and colleagues many lost in the wars that illuminate the eras intellectual and political life. The memoir is also suffused with Buchans personal philosophy, emphasizing the importance of history as a safeguard against repeating past mistakes.
With its blend of personal reflection, historical observation, and literary grace, « Memory Hold-the-Door » stands as a landmark in 20th-century memoir writing, appealing to readers of political biography, Scottish memoir, and modern history. 20,20 €
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Erscheinungsdatum
25.04.2025
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9782322595228
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BoD – Books on Demand – Frankreich
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Nein
Autor
John Buchan
Seitenanzahl
174
Auflage
1
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Buch Untertitel
Public Service, Literary Life, and Reflections on 20th-Century History
Hersteller: BoD - Books on Demand, Überseering 33, Hamburg, Deutschland, 22297, bod@bod.fr, Books on Demand GmbH
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