Author |
Snowden, Ethel, 1881-1951 |
Title |
A political pilgrim in Europe
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Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Cassell and Company, Ltd,1921.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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Summary |
"A Political Pilgrim in Europe" by Ethel Snowden is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book documents the author's experiences and reflections during her travels across Europe, particularly in the aftermath of World War I, as she engages with various political movements and figures while advocating for peace and international understanding. The narrative explores themes of pacifism, socialism, and the struggles of nations recovering from conflict, reflecting Snowden's commitment to humanitarian ideals. At the start of the memoir, the author introduces the context of her journey, motivated by a strong belief in the necessity of healing the rifts caused by the war. She recounts the fervent desire amongst delegates from the British Labour Movement to seek international camaraderie at a Socialist conference shortly after the armistice. Her detailed observations capture the atmosphere of hope and optimism that accompany their travels, juxtaposed with the despair visible in post-war Europe. As Snowden describes the challenges faced by leaders of various nations and the pivotal role of the Socialist movement, she sets the stage for a reflective examination of the political landscape of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Influence
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Subject |
International Socialist Congress
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Subject |
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Congress (2nd : 1919 : Zurich, Switzerland)
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Subject |
Conférence internationale pour la Société des Nations (1919 : Bern)
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Subject |
Socialism -- Congresses
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Subject |
Europe -- Social conditions
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
68238 |
Release Date |
Jun 5, 2022 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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