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Informationen zum Autor Marit Fosse is a writer, journalist, entrepreneur, and creative manager with a broad-based background in highly competitive and dynamic organizations. She set up Diva International and succeeded in making it a reference magazine for the international community in Geneva, Switzerland, and has published hundreds of articles and co-authored several books. She is also the vice-president of the World Trade Center in Dakar, Senegal, and is involved in developing business in Mali. John Fox is a former publications officer for the BBC and UNESCO and a retired international civil servant. He is a contributor to and co-editor of Diva: International Diplomat and co-author of The League of Nations: From Collective Security to Global Rearmament. Klappentext Nansen chronicles the life of Fridtjof Nansen¿visionary, explorer, researcher, diplomat, and humanist. This book addresses Nansen's contributions to arctic exploration as well as his political efforts regarding prisoners of war and refugees across Europe. Zusammenfassung Nansen chronicles the life of Fridtjof Nansen-visionary, explorer, researcher, diplomat, and humanist. This book addresses Nansen’s contributions to arctic exploration as well as his political efforts regarding prisoners of war and refugees across Europe. Inhaltsverzeichnis PrefaceForewordChapter 1: Nansen the ExplorerEarly DaysThe Crossing of GreenlandThe Voyage of the FramThe Dash for the PoleNorway Finds a HeroChapter 2: Nansen the DiplomatA New RoleA Trip to Russia and the USANansen and the League of NationsThe Sequel to the WarSetting Up the League of NationsSowing the Seeds of Future ProblemsChapter 3: The Prisoners-of-War in SiberiaGetting to Grips with the ProblemNansen as High CommissionerNansen AcceptsGetting the Prisoners HomeWhere Were the Prisoners Located?Financial MattersProgress at LastNansenhilfeSuccessWho Gets the Credit?Chapter 4: The Russian Revolution and Its AftermathDiscontent in RussiaFamine in RussiaThe Search for FundsThe League Fails to ActLessons LearnedOnce More, Nansen IntervenesWork Begins on the Refugee CrisisHow Many Refugees?Chapter 5: Massacres and Treaties in Asia Minor The Treaty of SèvresThe Establishment of the Mandates SystemKurdistan, Iraq, Palestine and SyriaThe Fate of the ArmeniansResettling the ArmeniansThe Commission of InquiryNansen and the ArmeniansChapter 6: Trouble in Asia MinorThe Greeks of SmyrnaAn Idea Is BornNansen Goes to ConstantinopleAn Exchange Is AgreedThe Lausanne ConferenceChapter 7: The Nansen PassportThe OriginsRefining the ModelEmployment for RefugeesThe Nansen Passport in PracticeThe Nobel Peace LaureateChapter 8: Nansen's HeritageBibliographyIndexChronology...
