Notes on a Century

Notes on a Century by Bernard Lewis & Buntzie Ellis Churchill


ISBN
9780297867029
Published
Released
01 / 06 / 2012
Binding
Hardcover
Pages
400
Dimensions
235 x 164 x 37mm

Reflections of A Middle East Historian

NOTES ON A CENTURY is a great historian's vivid and insightful episodic reflections on his life, from his childhood as a confident, clever little boy to his energetic old age in the present day. He is always at pains to explain the importance of the role of a historian: in contrast to other academic disciplines he unwittingly breaks his own mould, being a diplomat, spy, polyglot and philosopher in addition to his historical calling.

Coming from a relatively secular anglicised Jewish family, Bernard Lewis' interest in the Middle East seemed to be innate rather than a reflection of his own personal history. His insistence on the importance of the primary source was one of his motivating factors in learning so many languages fluently. His academic life was interrupted by the Second World War, but his language skills and knowledge base were put to good use in the Secret Service.

Although his primary historical focus is on the Ottoman Empire, his expertise and language knowledge led to his involvement in the modern-day Middle Eastern conflict. His list of contacts and connections is truly impressive and he has - at some time - been in touch with most of the main political players of the region. There is also a considerable human dimension to his narrative.
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