The Memoirs Of Sir Ronald Storrs

By Ronald Storrs

Book Overview

The Memoirs of Sir Ronald Storrs is an autobiographical book written by Ronald Storrs, a British diplomat, writer, and colonial administrator. The book offers a fascinating and intimate glimpse into the life of a man who witnessed some of the most significant political events of the 20th century.Storrs was born into a family of diplomats and spent much of his early life traveling the world. He served in various diplomatic posts in the Middle East, including as the first British Governor of Jerusalem during the British Mandate period. He was also a close friend of many prominent figures of his time, including T.E. Lawrence (better known as Lawrence of Arabia), Winston Churchill, and Gertrude Bell.In his memoirs, Storrs recounts his experiences and observations of the political and social events that shaped the world during his lifetime. He provides an insider's view of the British Empire's decline, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the rise of nationalism in the Middle East. He also shares his personal reflections on his relationships with the people he met and worked with throughout his career.The Memoirs of Sir Ronald Storrs is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East and the British Empire. It is a compelling and insightful account of a life lived at the intersection of politics, diplomacy, and culture.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432570552
• ISBN13: 9781432570552
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 612 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"