Authors

John Buchan

in The Copy Book

There are twenty-two posts in The Copy Book credited to John Buchan. (In the case of some authors, the list may include translations and paraphrases.)

1

The Causes of the Great War

John Buchan, who was as close as anyone to the events, gave his assessment of how all Europe was plunged into war in 1914.

2

The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

Governor Pitiorek assured the heir to the Austrian Empire that Bosnians rarely tried to murder the same man twice in one day.

3

Navigating by History

The study of history can distract us from pressing modern problems, but failing to study it is much worse.

4

Koré

Sir Edward Leithen finds himself revising his opinion of the ‘detestable’ Koré Arabin.

5

Popular Misconceptions

A good knowledge of history is essential if we are to understand how words such as liberty and democracy are understood.

6

Peace to Grow Up

Jaikie has just graduated from Cambridge, and Alison wants to know what he has gained from his experience.