British humanist Aubrey Herbert is honored

In Tirana, the study dedicated to the British humanist Aubrey Herbert was inaugurated. He is known in Albania for his help in strengthening the new Albanian state from the beginning of the last century.

The Institute of Historical Studies "Lumo Skëndo" published today the study "Aubrey Herbert and Independent Albania", authored by Muharrem Hasan Shqarri.

The book brings to light the works and values ​​of the British humanist Herbert and his help to the Albanian people 100 years ago at the beginning of their state.

Aubrey Herbert was very politically engaged in Albania, and his mother Lady Elisabeth Carnavon also fell in love with Albania and did a lot of cultural and humanitarian work, such as setting up schools, medical centers and libraries for the youth.

Eduard Melote, a great-grandson of Aubrey Herbert, currently involved in British diplomacy, also participated in the promotion of the book. He appreciated the help of the humanist Herbert and the Carnavon family for the protection of the Albanian cause and the education of the Albanian youth, their treatment and education.

Aubrey Herbert built the village of Qerret and its school, while his mother Lady Carnavon built the first public library in Tirana, known as the former building of the "Ali Demi" cinema, which for several years has been leveled in anticipation of multi-storey constructions.
The Albanian government of 1920-21 named the main street of Kavaja after Aubrey Herbert and he is still well known in that city today.

"History is important," the researchers asserted, "because it tells us where we are today." /REL/