Resistance
- 370 pages
- 13 hours of reading
'Agnes Humbert bears devastating witness to her time An insider's account of the germination of the French Resistance' William Boyd
Agnès Humbert was an art historian, ethnographer, and a member of the French Resistance during World War II. Her diary, chronicling her experiences during the war in France and in German prisons under Nazi occupation, gained renown upon its publication. Her literary work delves into the horrors of occupation, documenting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression. Humbert's writing offers a unique perspective on historical events through personal testimony, imbuing the historical narrative with profound humanity.


'Agnes Humbert bears devastating witness to her time An insider's account of the germination of the French Resistance' William Boyd