One Man In His Time: The Memoirs Of Serge Obolensky

By Serge Obolensky

Book Overview

One Man In His Time: The Memoirs Of Serge Obolensky is an autobiographical account of the life of Serge Obolensky, a Russian aristocrat who became a prominent figure in American high society. The book chronicles his early years in Russia, his family's escape from the Bolshevik Revolution, and their eventual resettlement in Paris. Obolensky then details his education at Oxford and his experiences as a young man in Europe during the 1930s.The memoir also covers Obolensky's time serving in the British Army during World War II and his subsequent move to the United States, where he became a successful businessman and socialite. Throughout the book, Obolensky provides insights into the worlds of politics, business, and high society, recounting encounters with notable figures such as Winston Churchill, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.One Man In His Time offers a unique perspective on the tumultuous events of the 20th century, as seen through the eyes of a man who lived through them. It is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in history, politics, or the lives of the rich and famous.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258047608
• ISBN13: 9781258047603
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"