Memoirs of Bertha von Suttner: The Records of an Eventful Life (Vol. 2 of 2)

Bertha von Suttner’s memoirs continue with a vivid chronicle of her tireless work for peace during the early twentieth century. In this second volume she recounts bustling congresses in Chicago, Antwerp and The Hague, where diplomats, writers and activists debated the possibility of an international arbitration court. Her keen eye captures the atmosphere of these gatherings, from the charged speeches of Gladstone and Passy to the quieter moments of personal correspondence with figures such as Zola and the Prince of Oldenburg.

Beyond the grand meetings, she shares intimate glimpses of daily life—letters exchanged with fellow reformers, reflections on family and the challenges of childlessness, and encounters with artists like Olga Wisinger‑Florian. The narrative weaves together political intrigue, cultural events, and the steady rhythm of her own diary, illustrating how a single determined voice helped shape a growing international peace movement.