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A Man of Exquisite Honour|Brendan Cook

A Man of Exquisite Honour : The Life of Harold Timperley, Journalist, Propagandist and Pacifist

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From the trenches of World War I to the heart of revolutionary China, Harold J. Timperley bore witness to some of the most turbulent events of the 20th Century. As a foreign correspondent, he exposed the brutality of Japan's war in China, risking his life to document the horrors of the Nanking Massacre. As a propagandist for the Chinese government of the day, he helped shape global understanding of the conflict, and later as a diplomat, he walked the razor's edge between impartiality and conviction during Indonesia's fight for independence.

In this meticulously researched biography, Brendan Cook unravels the complex legacy of a man revered by some and reviled by others-a man whose work influenced war crimes tribunals, challenged Western involvement in Asia, and helped to forge the modern Asian narrative. Drawing on personal letters, archival records, and eyewitness accounts, A Man of Exquisite Honour is a compelling portrait of a brilliant, difficult, and deeply principled figure whose life was defined by truth, justice, and sacrifice.

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  • ISBN-13: 9789888904587
  • ISBN-10: 9888904582
  • Publisher: Earnshaw Books Ltd
  • Publish Date: January 2026
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.64 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.6 pounds
  • Page Count: 256

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