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Roger Casement's Diaries
Roger Sawyer
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Description for Roger Casement's Diaries
Paperback. Born in Ireland in 1864 Roger Casement acted as British Consul in various parts of Africa (1895-1904) and Brazil(1906-11) where he denounced atrocities among Congolese and Putumayo rubber workers. This title takes us deep into the mind of the bravest, most selfless and practical humanitarian of the Edwardian age. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJC; BGHA; JPFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 233 x 21. Weight in Grams: 386.
Born in Ireland in 1864 Roger Casement acted as British Consul in various parts of Africa (1895-1904) and Brazil(1906-11) where he denounced atrocities among Congolese and Putumayo rubber workers. knighted in 1911, He returned to Ireland, where as an ardent nationalist he attempted to enlist German help for the cause. He was hanged for high treason in London in 1916. A compulsive diary writer, his so-called 'Black' Diaries were finally released into the public domain in 1994. At the time of his trial, these diaries-detailing his promiscuous homosexual activities in Brazil-were used to condemn him and, subsequently, to poison his ... Read more
Born in Ireland in 1864 Roger Casement acted as British Consul in various parts of Africa (1895-1904) and Brazil(1906-11) where he denounced atrocities among Congolese and Putumayo rubber workers. knighted in 1911, He returned to Ireland, where as an ardent nationalist he attempted to enlist German help for the cause. He was hanged for high treason in London in 1916. A compulsive diary writer, his so-called 'Black' Diaries were finally released into the public domain in 1994. At the time of his trial, these diaries-detailing his promiscuous homosexual activities in Brazil-were used to condemn him and, subsequently, to poison his ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780712673754
SKU
V9780712673754
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About Roger Sawyer
Roger Sawyer was educated at Wycliffe College, the University of Wales, and the University of Southampton. He was awarded the T.G James Prize in Education and subsequently embarked on a school-mastering career. After a housemastership at The Blue Coat School, Edgbaston, he became Deputy Head, then Headmaster, of Bembridge Preparatory School. He presented his doctoral thesis entitled 'Origins and career ... Read more
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