Lord Lyons: A Record of British Diplomacy, Vol. 2 of 2 by Newton
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"Lord Lyons: A Record of British Diplomacy, Vol. 2 of 2" by Lord Newton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the diplomatic career of Lord Lyons, particularly focusing on British-French relations and pivotal political events in France through the late 19th century. It explores themes of political maneuvering and the complexities of diplomacy during a time marked by instability and the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian
War. The opening of this volume presents a detailed examination of the political landscape in France after the Franco-Prussian War, particularly the transition from the National Assembly to the establishment of the Third Republic under Thiers. It captures the struggle for power amidst conflicting royalist factions and republican aspirations, highlighting key debates in the Assembly and the challenges faced by Thiers as he navigates the precarious political environment. The correspondence from Lord Lyons reveals his observations on the evolving diplomatic relations between Britain and France, as well as the underlying tensions with Germany that shape foreign policy decisions during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Newton, Thomas Wodehouse Legh, Baron, 1857-1942 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Ward, Wilfrid, Mrs., 1864-1932 |
| Title | Lord Lyons: A Record of British Diplomacy, Vol. 2 of 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Foley, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Europe -- Politics and government -- 1871-1918 |
| Subject | Lyons, Richard Bickerton Pemell Lyons, Earl, 1817-1887 |
| Subject | Diplomatic and consular service, British |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1837-1901 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44143 |
| Release Date | Nov 10, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 625 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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