Acquaintances

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Summary: For Arnold Toynbee admirers or collectors
Review: Toynbee recalls 24 of his acquaintances, among them the great, like T. E. Lawrence; the infamous like Adolf Hitler; intellectual luminaries like the Tawneys and the Webbs; esteemed colleagues like Sir Lewis Namier; and even two relatives he recalled with affection. With the exception of Adolf Hitler, Toynbee is always sympathetic and warm towards his subjects. Each reader will find his favourite portrait and amusing anecdotes. A book for admirers of Toynbee and collectors of his books.