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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Page 113
... Halifax's hand shot out like a snake and his pen struck out the words ' more imperious ' . The words referred to Roosevelt , but Winston , Halifax explained , would take that as a reference to himself.13 The range of Isaiah's sources ...
... Halifax's hand shot out like a snake and his pen struck out the words ' more imperious ' . The words referred to Roosevelt , but Winston , Halifax explained , would take that as a reference to himself.13 The range of Isaiah's sources ...
Page 124
... Halifax , the future of Palestine was a marginal distraction . The bulk of Isaiah's work was in fact taken up ... Halifax's name . Churchill , who loathed Halifax , was certain that such vivid despatches could not have issued from 124 ...
... Halifax , the future of Palestine was a marginal distraction . The bulk of Isaiah's work was in fact taken up ... Halifax's name . Churchill , who loathed Halifax , was certain that such vivid despatches could not have issued from 124 ...
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... Halifax , was heard delightedly shopping the story of the two Berlins around Washington . 51 In November 1944 Isaiah was on such good terms with his boss that Halifax invited him to listen to the results of the presidential election ...
... Halifax , was heard delightedly shopping the story of the two Berlins around Washington . 51 In November 1944 Isaiah was on such good terms with his boss that Halifax invited him to listen to the results of the presidential election ...
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