This morning I finished the final section of Barbara W Tuchman’s ‘The Proud Tower’, namely ‘The Death of Faurez – The Socialists: 1890-1914’. Focussing on the international rise of Socialism and the International meetings to further it, Tuchman describes how Faurez became the leading figure in the attempt to unite working men to strike in the event of war. We now know that this was unsuccessful; what I had not previously known was that Faurez himself was assassinated on the eve of Austria’s mobilisation against Serbia resulting from the much more notorious murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s creamy pasta arrabbiata with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank Le Chene Noir Cotes du Rhone 2019.
It sounds like you enjoyed the book, and dinner sounds delicious. But a Derrick post without photos? I hope everything is OK.
We are OK, Merril. I had to deal with some distractions involving others. Thank you for asking.
I’m glad you both are well. ?
I have to admit my ignorance: I don’t know who Faurez was. His name has not been mentioned with relation to the 2nd International which we had to learn in detail. I will have to read this book; it sounds very informative.
I hadn’t heard of him either, Dolly. He was French. There should be a grave accent but I don’t know how to type it 🙂 Thanks very much.
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Was it windy and cold today?
Sounds like a good day of reading!
Thank you for teaching me about Faurez. I shall google to learn some more.
Hope all is well. And you two are well.
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS…I am cooking a BIG pot of beans (navy)…later will add some veggies, peppers, and ham to it! 🙂
It was windy and cold. Today it will not be so cold, but we are to expect snow/sleet. Thanks very much, Carolyn.
You’re welcome very much!
Stay safe!
We had rain and sleet yesterday and some fine tiny snowflakes. Cooper likes walking in the snow. 🙂
The book becomes more and more intriguing with each bit of history you relate. I had never heard of Faurez.
Best to you and Jackie. Hope the winds have died down and all is calmer there.
The winds have died down, but we are due snow/sleet today. Thanks very much Lavinia.
Thankfully the winds have dropped here. Definitely need to read this.
Thanks a lot, Gary. We are due snow/sleet today
I can’t remember hearing the name Faurez either. This Tuchman book really does sound fascinating. Perhaps it kept you in your chair and away from the camera — that alone would be quite a recommendation.
🙂 Thanks very much, Linda
It sounds like today was a day to stay in the house and take it easy with a good book?
Had to manage some distractions, Liz. Thanks for noticing.
I hope you’re feeling okay, Derrick. Missing your photos today, but sometimes we just need a rest.
Thanks a lot, Jill. Distractions got in the way. I’m fine.
I’m happy to hear that.
I make up for it today 🙂
🙂
Sounds like an interesting book.
It is. Thanks very much, Rabirius
A new piece of history for me. Hope all is OK.
Yes. Fine. Just got involved with others’ crisis. Thanks a lot, Quercus
Happy New Year to you too!?
Thank you very much, Sylvie