Eastern Approaches by Sir Fitzroy Maclean || Biography-Memoir

Eastern Approaches
by Sir Fitzroy Maclean, 1st Baronet (Former Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom)

In this captivating memoir, Fitzroy Maclean recounts his extraordinary experiences as a British diplomat and explorer in the Middle East and Central Asia during the mid-20th century. Maclean offers a firsthand account of his encounters with diverse cultures, political leaders, and historical events, providing a unique perspective on the complexities of the region.
Fitzroy Maclean owes his place in history to the extraordinary 18 months he spent as Winston Churchill’s special envoy to the Yugoslav leader Josip Tito in 1943-45. He sometimes expressed regret that, as with his hero Bonnie Prince Charlie, the historically significant portion of his life was compressed into 18 months at a comparatively young age. More dispassionate commentators would say that he packed an unbelievable amount into his 85 years.

Maclean always believed in the motto that it was better to live a day as a tiger than a year as a donkey
When in fact he managed to combine the excitement of the one with the longevity of the other.