Memoirs of Bertha von Suttner: The Records of an Eventful Life (Vol. 2 of 2)

Name: Memoirs of Bertha von Suttner: The Records of an Eventful Life (Vol. 2 of 2)
Author: Bertha von Suttner

By Bertha von Suttner

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The author recounts her later life as an active organizer and campaigner for international peace, blending personal recollections with accounts of congresses, committee meetings, and wide correspondence. She describes organizing work from her rural home, participation in international gatherings linked to world fairs and interparliamentary conferences, petitions urging courts of arbitration, and exchanges with artists, politicians, and fellow activists. Diary extracts and letters illustrate debates over military policy, exhibitions of war-themed art, and practical challenges of the movement, while intimate notes on family, childlessness, and friendships provide a private counterpoint to public endeavors.

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Bertha von Suttner

Bertha von Suttner (1843-1914) was an Austrian pacifist and author, renowned for her influential writings advocating for peace and disarmament. Her most notable work, "Lay Down Your Arms: The Autobiography of Martha von Tilling," reflects her deep commitment to the peace movement and critiques the horrors of war. Von Suttner's literary contributions extend beyond autobiography; she wrote extensively on the prospects of global peace, as seen in her works like "Disarm! Disarm!" and "Universal peace—from a woman's standpoint." A prominent figure in the early 20th-century peace movement, she became the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905, solidifying her legacy as a key advocate for non-violence and international cooperation.