![]() His fiction has won the Hawthornden Prize, the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize, the Somerset Maugham Award, and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. His first novel, Game in Heaven with Tussy Marx, was published in 1966. After studying history at Cambridge University, he spent two years in Germany, and on his return to London, worked as a subeditor on the Times Literary Supplement. Piers Paul Read, third son of poet and art critic Sir Herbert Read, was born in 1941, raised in North Yorkshire, and educated by Benedictine monks at Ampleforth College. It is a key to an understanding of later history the Holocaust and Zionism: the virulent anti-Semitism of the anti-Dreyfusards and the decision that the Jews must have a state of their own. ![]() The Dreyfus Affair uniquely combines a fast-moving mystery story with a snapshot of France at a moment of great social flux and cultural richness - the Belle Epoque, the Impressionists, novelists such as Flaubert, Zola, the Goncourts, Proust. Not long afterwards Dreyfus was incarcerated on Devil's Island.īut how did an innocent man come to be convicted? And why was he kept locked up for so long? Despite minimal evidence against him he was placed under arrest for the crime of high treason. On October 13, Captain Dreyfus was summoned by the General de Boisdeffre to the Ministry of War. Many of them came from the impoverished Catholic aristocracy and disliked Dreyfus because he was rich, bourgeois and, above all, a Jew. However, Dreyfus' rise in the army had not made him friends. Shy, reserved, sometimes awkward, but intelligent and ambitious, Dreyfus had everything he might have hoped for: a wife, two enchanting children, plenty of money and a post on the General Staff. He told Schwarzkoppen that he was a French army officer serving on the General Staff that he was in desperate need of money and was therefore prepared to sell military secrets to the Germans.Ĭaptain Alfred Dreyfus, then aged 35, was a high-flying career artillery officer. Colonel Maximillien von Schwarzkoppen received a visit from a seedy-looking middle-aged Frenchman who would not give his name. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant.July 20, 1894. Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print Tempered Glass Mounts are ideal for wall display, plus the smaller sizes can also be used free-standing via an integral stand Our tote bags are made from soft durable fabric and include a strap for easy carrying Sentimental and practical, personalised photo mugs make perfect gifts for loved ones, friends or work colleagues Works with all computer miceĮnjoy your favourite drink from a mug decorated with an image you love. Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any spaceĪrchive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Elegant polished safety toughened glass and heat resistant, matching Place Mats are also availableĪccessorise your space with decorative, soft cushions Photo postcards are a great way to stay in touch with family and friends.įSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang The next best thing to owning the original artwork, with a soft textured natural surface, our fine art reproduction prints meet the standard of the most critical museum curators Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing ![]() Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasionīevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to HangĬanvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much moreĬontemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang Poster prints are produced on Vibrant Poster Paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking posters which are also ideal for framing Photo prints are produced on Vibrant Archival Photo Paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing Our standard Photo Prints (ideal for framing) are sent same or next working day, with most other items shipped a few days later.
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