Memoirs of Bertha von Suttner: The Records of an Eventful Life (Vol. 1 of 2)
"Memoirs of Bertha von Suttner: The Records of an Eventful Life (Vol. 1 of 2)" is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This memoir presents the life story of Bertha von Suttner, a prominent peace activist and writer, intertwining her personal experiences with her involvement in the global peace movement of her time. The book serves as a reflection on her formative years, friendships, and the influences thatshaped her views on peace and human rights. At the start of the memoir, Bertha von Suttner shares her baptism certificate and reflects on her childhood memories, including her first awareness of a revolutionary moment in her homeland. She portrays her upbringing in a noble family and describes the various influential figures in her early life, including her guardian, Landgrave Fürstenberg, and her mother. We learn about her developing self-awareness, her interests in literature and music, and her foray into personal relationships, especially her close bond with her cousin Elvira. The opening portion sets the stage for a life marked by a quest for identity and purpose amidst historical upheavals, hinting at her future advocacy for peace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Suttner, Bertha von, 1843-1914 |
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| Title | Memoirs of Bertha von Suttner: The Records of an Eventful Life (Vol. 1 of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JX: Political science: International law |
| Subject | Peace |
| Subject | Suttner, Bertha von, 1843-1914 |
| Subject | Women -- Austria -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66279 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 268 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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