Author: | Gerald Hensely | ISBN: | 9781775580676 |
Publisher: | Auckland University Press | Publication: | April 1, 2007 |
Imprint: | Auckland University Press | Language: | English |
Author: | Gerald Hensely |
ISBN: | 9781775580676 |
Publisher: | Auckland University Press |
Publication: | April 1, 2007 |
Imprint: | Auckland University Press |
Language: | English |
This memoir presents the life of a distinguished civil servant and gives a fascinating look into a dramatic political career spanning from Singapore to New York City. With an unerring eye for humor blended with thoughtful insight, this autobiography provides a diplomat’s viewpoint to some of the most important political events of the mid 20th century, including two revolutions, a war in Nigeria, and a peaceful attainment of independence.
This memoir presents the life of a distinguished civil servant and gives a fascinating look into a dramatic political career spanning from Singapore to New York City. With an unerring eye for humor blended with thoughtful insight, this autobiography provides a diplomat’s viewpoint to some of the most important political events of the mid 20th century, including two revolutions, a war in Nigeria, and a peaceful attainment of independence.