Author: Dunant, Henry
Synopsis:
In "The Origin of the Red Cross: 'Un souvenir de Solferino'", Henry Dunant takes us on a remarkable journey through his personal experiences during the Battle of Solferino. As he witnesses the horrors of war and the immense suffering of the wounded, Dunant is compelled to take action. Inspired by compassion and a desire to alleviate human suffering, he embarks on a mission to establish an organization that would later become the Red Cross. This captivating account not only sheds light on the origins of one of the world's most renowned humanitarian movements but also explores the power of empathy and the potential for positive change in the face of adversity.
Genres:
Historical non-fiction, Memoir, Humanitarian literature
Themes:
Compassion, Humanitarianism, War and its consequences, Empathy, Social change
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