Speech Of Viscount Palmerston: On The Treaty Of Washington (1843)

By Henry John Temple Palmerston

Book Overview

Speech of Viscount Palmerston: On the Treaty of Washington (1843) is a historical book written by Henry John Temple, also known as Viscount Palmerston. The book is a transcription of a speech given by Palmerston in the House of Commons in 1843, in which he discusses the Treaty of Washington.The Treaty of Washington was a treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain in 1842. The treaty resolved several long-standing disputes between the two countries, including the border between Maine and Canada, the extradition of criminals, and the suppression of the African slave trade.Palmerston's speech provides a detailed analysis of the treaty, its provisions, and its potential impact on both countries. He also discusses the history of Anglo-American relations and the importance of maintaining a strong relationship between the two nations.The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the political and diplomatic climate of the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in the history of Anglo-American relations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120712734
• ISBN13: 9781120712738
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"