Path of Light by Anthony Seldon
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‘A formidable achievement’ – Rory Stewart
‘Thoughtful [and] heartfelt’ – Observer
‘Profound [and] compelling’ – Spectator
‘A noble endeavour’ – New Statesman
In 2020, Anthony Seldon, inspired by a fallen World War I soldier who dreamed of a ‘Via Sacra’ to commemorate the war dead and stand as a marker for the triumph of peace, set out on a 1,000km walk tracing the historic route of the Western Front. But there wasn’t to be lasting peace, with the continent falling into an even more horrific war two decades later.
In The Path of Light, Seldon walks the route from where World War I ended to Auschwitz, discovering the towns and people who resisted in the face of unbearable destruction, and ruminating on the Second World War’s legacy.
An inspiring and reflective memoir about walking the 1,000km route from where World War I ended to Auschwitz
About the Author: Sir Anthony Seldon is an educator, historian, writer and commentator. He is author or editor of over forty books oncontemporary history, politics and education, including the Sunday Times bestsellers Johnson at 10 and Truss at 10.
30 Oct 2025
Additional information
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Travel writing |
| Readership Level | General (US: Trade) |
| ISBN | 9781805464105 |
| Publication Date | 30 Oct 2025 |
The Path of Light: Walking to Auschwitz by Anthony Seldon ISBN 9781805464105