Isaiah Berlin: A LifeIsaiah Berlin refused to write an autobiography, but he agreed to talk about himself - and so for 10 years, before's Berlin's death in November 1997, he allowed Michael Ignatieff to interview him about his past, his ideas, his most intimate memories, and his inner conflicts. |
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... Aline . Before Easter 1954 , in a depressed and anguished state of mind , he asked Aline to give him a lift into London so that he could attend a meeting about the disposal of his father's bristles business . On the journey , he ...
... Aline . Before Easter 1954 , in a depressed and anguished state of mind , he asked Aline to give him a lift into London so that he could attend a meeting about the disposal of his father's bristles business . On the journey , he ...
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... Aline's devotion ' . ' 19 Aline's mother - a grande dame of great vigour and charm - had met Isaiah and liked him , but when her daughter broke the news of their impending marriage , she exclaimed , ' Mais il est inépousable . 220 ...
... Aline's devotion ' . ' 19 Aline's mother - a grande dame of great vigour and charm - had met Isaiah and liked him , but when her daughter broke the news of their impending marriage , she exclaimed , ' Mais il est inépousable . 220 ...
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... Aline Berlin , 17.10.62 . 65 IB to Aline Berlin , 17.10.62 . 66 IB to Aline Berlin , 17.10.62 ; see also S.M. Alsop , To Marietta from Paris for another view of the Kennedy - Bohlen dinner . 67 IB to Aline Berlin , 30.10.62 . 68 IB to ...
... Aline Berlin , 17.10.62 . 65 IB to Aline Berlin , 17.10.62 . 66 IB to Aline Berlin , 17.10.62 ; see also S.M. Alsop , To Marietta from Paris for another view of the Kennedy - Bohlen dinner . 67 IB to Aline Berlin , 30.10.62 . 68 IB to ...
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