A man who declared himself a citizen of the world flew his own flag yet was held captive on Somes Island because of his German nationality during both world wars, George Dibbern was certainly a remarkable character. Whether he was also an admirable one is harder to decide, but it's the question which gives Erika Grundmann's well-researched biography its peculiar fascination. Erika Grundmann spent 12 years tracing Dibbern's incessant movements. At times the book becomes bogged down - sea-logged under the sheer weight of detail. But there's a generosity in its approach. We are left to make up our own minds about George. We see both what was splendid & enticing about the man & what was infuriating & costly to those who wanted to pin him down.
Author: Grundmann, Erika
Pages: 510
Product code: 60.60.247
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