Douglas Jerrold, author and publisher (1893–1964) details his life, focusing on his experiences as a soldier, his political insights and his intellectual journey during the transition from the Victorian to the Georgian era in Britain, reflecting a deeply conservative, traditionalist viewpoint. He portrays the life of a generation raised in the twilight of the Victorian era who witnessed the rapid dismantling of its foundations, navigating World War I and the subsequent social/political changes. He covers his active service during World War I, highlights his shift toward a more traditional, "Bellocian" conservatism, criticizing the modern world and promoting a Catholic, anti-modernist outlook and offers reflections on his career in publishing and his, at times, turbulent, satirical view of English society. This is both a memoir and a defense of traditionalist values against the rapid, perceived decay of pre-war society.