| Author |
Fisher, John Arbuthnot Fisher, Baron, 1841-1920 |
| LoC No. |
19017037
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| Title |
Memories, by Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Fisher
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton,1919.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
King Edward VII -- "The moon sways oceans and provokes the hound" -- Admiral von Pohl and Admiral von Tirpitz -- Economy is victory -- The Dardanelles -- Abdul Hamid and the Pope -- A jeu d'esprit -- Naval War Staff and Admiralty clerks -- Recapitulation of deeds and ideas -- Apologia pro vita sua -- Nelson -- Letters to Lord Esher -- Americans -- Some special missions -- Some personalities -- Things that please me -- Epilogue.
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| Credits |
Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and 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 |
"Memories" by Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher is a collection of personal recollections and reflections written in the early 20th century. The book offers insights into the author's experiences in naval leadership and his interactions with key historical figures, particularly during his tenure preceding the First World War. The work reflects on the complexities of military politics and the evolution of naval strategies, providing a unique perspective from one of Britain’s most prominent naval officers. At the start of "Memories," the author emphasizes his reluctance to participate in creating a book, wishing instead to communicate his thoughts directly, underscoring the limitations of the printed word in capturing the vibrancy of lived experience. He begins with a chapter dedicated to King Edward VII, detailing the King’s unwavering support for Fisher during significant naval reforms despite political opposition. Lord Fisher’s narrative is interspersed with anecdotes and critiques, illustrating his candid views on military strategy, the dynamics of power within the naval hierarchy, and the broader political context of the time, particularly regarding the looming conflict with Germany. The opening sets the tone for a memoir that prioritizes personal insight over chronological coherence, with a strong focus on the pivotal moments and personalities that shaped British naval history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
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| Subject |
Great Britain. Royal Navy
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| Subject |
Fisher, John Arbuthnot Fisher, Baron, 1841-1920
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68034 |
| Release Date |
May 9, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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