The Whispering Gallery of Europe

By: A C Temperley

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Synopsis: The Whispering Gallery of Europe, which was first published in 1938, comprised the personal records and opinions of a man who had been close to matters of international moment. Politics were an absorbing interest to the author and he has made this book a very vital record.General A. C. Temperley was one of the chief British representatives at Geneva during the ten years of discussions on disarmament and during this period he was military adviser to four Foreign Secretaries. In a foreword, The Right Honourable Anthony Eden says, “The position you held as chief military adviser gave you exceptional opportunities for contacts with other delegates and you made splendid use of them. Your patience, experience and impartiality were everywhere recognised until you became something in the nature of an arbiter at Geneva.”The failure of the League of Nations to fulfil the expectations so hopefully awaited can be readily understood after reading The Whispering Gallery of Europe. A. C. Temperley tells of lack of leadership and academic discussion which could not look beyond the immediate problem to take a long view.