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Witness to History
From Vienna to Shanghai: A Memoir of Escape, Survival and Resilience
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- 290 pages
- Reading time
- 11 hours
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The memoir recounts the experiences of Paul Hoffman, an Austrian Jewish refugee who arrived in Shanghai in 1938. Over 13 years, he navigated life in a city teeming with cultural diversity and foreign influence, capturing the essence of old Shanghai during its final years of foreign dominance. Hoffman's reflections provide a unique perspective on resilience, adaptation, and the vibrant community that emerged amidst the challenges of displacement.
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Witness to History, Paul Hoffmann
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Witness to History
- Subtitle
- From Vienna to Shanghai: A Memoir of Escape, Survival and Resilience
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Hoffmann
- Publisher
- Earnshaw Books Ltd
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 290
- ISBN13
- 9789888552740
- Category
- History, World history, Biographies and Thoughts, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The memoir recounts the experiences of Paul Hoffman, an Austrian Jewish refugee who arrived in Shanghai in 1938. Over 13 years, he navigated life in a city teeming with cultural diversity and foreign influence, capturing the essence of old Shanghai during its final years of foreign dominance. Hoffman's reflections provide a unique perspective on resilience, adaptation, and the vibrant community that emerged amidst the challenges of displacement.