Rather His Own Man

In Court with Tyrants, Tarts and Troublemakers

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book Rather His Own Man by Geoffrey Robertson, Biteback Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Geoffrey Robertson ISBN: 9781785903984
Publisher: Biteback Publishing Publication: June 11, 2018
Imprint: Biteback Publishing Language: English
Author: Geoffrey Robertson
ISBN: 9781785903984
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Publication: June 11, 2018
Imprint: Biteback Publishing
Language: English

Geoffrey Robertson led students in the ’60s to demand an end to racism and censorship. He went on to become a top human rights advocate, saving the lives of many death-row inmates, freeing dissidents and taking on tyrants in a career marked by courage, determination and a fierce independence.

In this witty, honest and sometimes irreverent memoir, he recalls battles on behalf of George Harrison and Julian Assange, Salman Rushdie and Václav Havel, Mike Tyson and the Sex Pistols, and battles against General Pinochet, Lee Kuan Yew and Mrs Thatcher (the true story of Spycatcher is told for the first time).

Interspersed with these forensic fireworks is the story of a pimply schoolboy from a state comprehensive, inspired by a banned book to become a barrister at the Old Bailey and who went on to found the UK’s leading human rights practice (Doughty Street Chambers) and to defend troublemakers throughout the world.

Rather His Own Man captures the drama of the trial, the thrill of victory and the feeling of ‘courtus interruptus’ when a big case settles. Its cast of characters includes Princess Diana, Pee-Wee Herman, Dame Edna, the Queen and Rupert – the bear and the media mogul. It’s a read that is both exhilarating and erudite – and very funny.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Geoffrey Robertson led students in the ’60s to demand an end to racism and censorship. He went on to become a top human rights advocate, saving the lives of many death-row inmates, freeing dissidents and taking on tyrants in a career marked by courage, determination and a fierce independence.

In this witty, honest and sometimes irreverent memoir, he recalls battles on behalf of George Harrison and Julian Assange, Salman Rushdie and Václav Havel, Mike Tyson and the Sex Pistols, and battles against General Pinochet, Lee Kuan Yew and Mrs Thatcher (the true story of Spycatcher is told for the first time).

Interspersed with these forensic fireworks is the story of a pimply schoolboy from a state comprehensive, inspired by a banned book to become a barrister at the Old Bailey and who went on to found the UK’s leading human rights practice (Doughty Street Chambers) and to defend troublemakers throughout the world.

Rather His Own Man captures the drama of the trial, the thrill of victory and the feeling of ‘courtus interruptus’ when a big case settles. Its cast of characters includes Princess Diana, Pee-Wee Herman, Dame Edna, the Queen and Rupert – the bear and the media mogul. It’s a read that is both exhilarating and erudite – and very funny.

More books from Biteback Publishing

Cover of the book The Life and Loves of Laurie Lee by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book Prime Minister Boris by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book Guilty Until Proven Innocent by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book What Has The EU Ever Done for Us? by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book Hammer of the Left by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book Fighters and Quitters by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book Not Quite A Diplomat by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book Talking to a Brick Wall by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book So You Want to Be a Politician by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book She's Leaving Home by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book Collapse by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book Be Your Own Politician by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book My Political Race by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book Jane Austen by Geoffrey Robertson
Cover of the book Enoch at 100 by Geoffrey Robertson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy