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An admired educator, author of 35 books, historian and
finally, Pulitzer Prize Nominee. This
man led a celebrated life and, sadly, at the age of 95 he passed away due to
congestive heart failure. The gentleman that I am describing is Dr.
John Lukacs, an educator whom the Chestnut Hill
College's community will sorely miss.
Dr. Lukacs chaired the History Department for 27 of his 47 year tenure at Chestnut Hill. During this time he was beloved by colleagues and students, writing insightful books that have been translated into numerous languages.
It was quite a journey for this Hungarian citizen who would finally reside in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. He came to
the United States after fleeing Budapest
during the Soviet-Allied invasion during the end of World War II. His experience in his homeland made him a expert on this war - especially on the history of Winston Churchill.
This Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940-45 and again in 1951-55 became a topic of many books by Dr. Lukacs, especially "Five days in London, May 1940," which was the basis for the 2017 highly acclaimed film, "Darkest Hour."
The film won the actor, Gary Oldman who portrayed Churchill, numerous awards which included a Critics Choice, Screen Actors, Golden Globe and an Academy Award.
The Logue Library is celebrating Dr. Lukacs' long tenure at Chestnut Hill College with a display created by the Dean for Library and Info Resources, Sister Mary Jo Larkin, who points out that Dr. Lukacs' insight into European history of the forties and fifties is reliable and well-documented. Sister included a thought-provoking quote from "Confessions of an Original Sinner," in the library's tribute in which Dr. Lukacs observes, "because of goodness of God, I have had a happy unhappy life which is preferable to an unhappy, happy one." May the happiness of his long and fruitful life carry him on to the blessings of eternity.
This Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940-45 and again in 1951-55 became a topic of many books by Dr. Lukacs, especially "Five days in London, May 1940," which was the basis for the 2017 highly acclaimed film, "Darkest Hour."
The film won the actor, Gary Oldman who portrayed Churchill, numerous awards which included a Critics Choice, Screen Actors, Golden Globe and an Academy Award.
The Logue Library is celebrating Dr. Lukacs' long tenure at Chestnut Hill College with a display created by the Dean for Library and Info Resources, Sister Mary Jo Larkin, who points out that Dr. Lukacs' insight into European history of the forties and fifties is reliable and well-documented. Sister included a thought-provoking quote from "Confessions of an Original Sinner," in the library's tribute in which Dr. Lukacs observes, "because of goodness of God, I have had a happy unhappy life which is preferable to an unhappy, happy one." May the happiness of his long and fruitful life carry him on to the blessings of eternity.
Here is a display in the Logue Library dedicated to Dr. Lukacs' Legacy
Now, let's talk about the Logue Library.....
If you search on the topic of Dr. John Lukacs you will receive over 1,200 results in our catalog which includes over 21 eBooks and 55 Print books on this popular author.
Some of our books include:
If you search on the topic of Dr. John Lukacs you will receive over 1,200 results in our catalog which includes over 21 eBooks and 55 Print books on this popular author.
Some of our books include:
You can also see some of the books mentioned in this blog on our Dr. John Lukacs page.
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What book listed above would you most likely read?
What book listed above would you most likely read?
Posted by J Presley, Systems Management Librarian
Special Thanks to Sister Mary Jo Larkin, Dean for Library and Info Resources for creating the display.
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