A pioneer of humanitarianism and founder of the International Red Cross, Henry Dunant was many things over his lifetime. A devout Christian and social activist, an ambitious but failed businessman, a humanitarian genius, and a bankrupt recluse. In this biography, Corinne Chaponnière reveals the tumultuous trajectory of Henry's life. From his idyllic childhood in Geneva, she follows Henry through the horrors of the Battle of Solferino, his creation of the Red Cross and role in the Geneva Conventions, the disgrace of his bankruptcy and his resurrection as a Nobel Peace Prize winner. It shows how Henry Dunant - Corinne Chaponniere od authora Corinne Chaponniere a nakladatelství za skvělé ceny na e-shopu Martinus. cz.
Autor |
Corinne Chaponniere |
Jazyk |
anglický |
Počet stran |
504 |
Rok vydání |
2022 |
Žánr |
životopisy |
Nakladatelství |
Bloomsbury |