The Faux Baron: George de Mohrenschildt: An Aristocrat's

The Faux Baron: George de Mohrenschildt: An Aristocrat's Journey from the Russian Revolution to the Assassination of John F. Kennedy

George de Mohrenschildt is one of the most controversial figures in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In The Faux Baron: George de Mohrenschildt, Nancy Weiford has written a captivating story of the roller-coaster life and unique personality of a fascinating man who lived his own version of the great American life. Who was the real George de Mohrenschildt and what part did he play in the violent politics of the 1960â€™s? Far beyond the six months he knew alleged assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, this biography reveals the compete George de Mohrenschildt. A combination of Errol Flynn and Ernest Hemingway, he was equally at home on the dance floor at the Waldorf or slashing his way through the jungles of Costa Rica. This work details how his experiences in the turbulent Russian Revolution and life in pre-WWII Poland shaped his attitudes toward socio-economic philosophies. A petroleum geologist by profession, de Mohrenschildt was the ultimate social networker weaving friends, family and business associates through his life. By carefully examining his life and career, a picture emerges of a man intent on living in two worlds â€“ the wealth and privilege of aristocratic high society and the philosophical yet pragmatic life of the average man. The clash between the two worlds could not have been more resounding. Be prepared to suspend your belief in the conventional wisdom surrounding George de Mohrenschildt and learn about a man you may not have known before. Expanded version from ebooks + detailed endnotes.
Country USA
Brand CREATESPACE
Manufacturer CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781501021497
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	CREATESPACE
Manufacturer	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781501021497
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Faux Baron: George de Mohrenschildt: An Aristocrat's Journey from the Russian Revolution to the Assassination of John F. Kennedy

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