| Author |
Suttner, Bertha von, 1843-1914 |
| Title |
Memoirs of Bertha von Suttner: The Records of an Eventful Life (Vol. 2 of 2)
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| Original Publication |
United States: Published for the International School of Peace [by] Ginn and Co.,1910.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Memoirs of Bertha von Suttner: The Records of an Eventful Life (Vol. 2 of 2)" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This memoir reflects on the life and experiences of Bertha von Suttner, an influential peace activist and the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The narrative likely chronicles her involvement in peace movements and important international congresses, detailing her thoughts on war, peace, and societal progress. The opening of the memoir highlights von Suttner's reflections on her life's endeavors amidst a growing peace movement in Europe. She shares her observations of the formation of peace societies in Germany and recounts her disappointment at not attending the Chicago World’s Fair and Peace Congress, entrusting her representation to a friend. As she pens these memories, she underscores the emotional complexities of childlessness, a theme she addresses with contentment derived from literary achievements and her intimate relationship with her husband. The narrative emphasizes the progress of the peace idea, foreshadowing her engagements with notable figures, passions for social progress, and a commitment to advocating for international arbitration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
JX: Political science: International law
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| Subject |
Peace
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| Subject |
Suttner, Bertha von, 1843-1914
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| Subject |
Women -- Austria -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66307 |
| Release Date |
Sep 14, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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