The Letters And Diaries Written By Harold Nicolson

This source analysis is based on the letters and diaries written by Harold Nicolson. It provides some insight on his life at the outbreak of the Second World War. This source analysis will focus on the political and social aspects revealed by Nicolson in his diaries. Harold Nicolson is best known for his diplomatic service before becoming an mp in 1935. However he is probably remembered best for his contribution through his diaries, which are widely recognised as they provide an alternative source for those studying this period before world war two. The year 1930 did indeed mark a turning point for the country most importantly for the countries social and political state. Nicolson did not write this diary for publication, although he did, it seems have a future reader in mind. In a sense, the diaries were more of a self investigation for him, an opportunity for him to review his daily life. Nicolson’s diaries not only give us a different outlook in comparison to other historians but his position as a diplomat gives him perspective that is not available to the other authors. The Great depression had left Britain in a state of unemployment and depression. He was writing in a period of struggle for the British people, the 1930s is mostly remembered for mass unemployment. Britain was attempting to build itself as a world power, making this a valuable document of British social and political life. The political circumstances are highlighted in Nicolson’s diaries, as heShow MoreRelatedLibrary Management204752 Words   |  820 PagesCenter Management Recent Titles in Library and Information Science Text Series Library and Information Center Management, Sixth Edition Robert D. Stueart and Barbara B. Moran United States Government Information: Policies and Sources Peter Hernon, Harold C. Relyea, Robert E. Dugan, and Joan F. Cheverie Library Information Systems: From Library Automation to Distributed Information Access Solutions Thomas R. Kochtanek and Joseph R. Matthews The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management Frances C. Wilkinson