About
Norman Angell, born Ralph Norman Angell Lane, was a British politician and writer. After studies in England, France, and Geneva, he emigrated to the United States at 17, working various jobs before becoming a journalist. Returning to Europe, he covered the Dreyfus Affair and edited the Paris edition of the Daily Mail. His book 'The Great Illusion' (1910) achieved worldwide success, arguing the economic futility of war. A Labour Party member and MP from 1929 to 1931, he was knighted in 1931 and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1933. He advocated international cooperation and the League of Nations.
* 1872-12-26 — † 1967-10-07
Major works
- The Great Illusion (1910)essay
- The Fruits of Victory (1921)essay
- The Unseen Assassins (1932)essay
- Peace with the Dictators? (1938)essay
- After All (1951)autobiography
Key milestones
- 1910Publication of 'The Great Illusion', selling over two million copies and translated into more than 25 languages.
- 1933Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for exposing the illusion of war and advocating international cooperation.
- 1931Knighted for public service.
Themes
Peace and international cooperationCritique of warEconomic interdependenceLeague of NationsPacifism
Sources: nobelprize.org · britannica.com · encyclopedia.1914-1918-online.net