Lord Lyons: A Record of British Diplomacy, Vol. 2 of 2 by Newton

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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
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Summary "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.)
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
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EBook-No. 44143
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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