Memoirs of Bertha von Suttner: The Records of an Eventful Life (Vol. 1)

Memoirs of Bertha von Suttner: The Records of an Eventful Life (Vol. 1) is the first volume of the autobiography of Bertha Felicie Sophie von Suttner an influential Austrian pacifist and the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In this volume von Suttner recounts her early life her upbringing in a noble family and her experiences that shaped her commitment to peace and disarmament. Through vivid recollections she shares her personal struggles societal challenges and encounters with prominent figures in the peace movement including her friendship with Alfred Nobel. Von Suttner''s narrative offers insights into the political and social climate of Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She articulates her growing awareness of the horrors of war and the need for international cooperation and conflict resolution. The memoir highlights her efforts in advocating for peace including her influential book Die Waffen nieder! (Lay Down Your Arms) which called for disarmament and peace activism.