Ten Years At The Court Of St. James, 1895-1905 (1922)

By George Young and Hermann Eckardstein

Book Overview

Ten Years At The Court Of St. James, 1895-1905 is a memoir written by Hermann Eckardstein, a German diplomat who served as the German Ambassador to the United Kingdom during the reign of Queen Victoria and King Edward VII. The book provides a detailed account of Eckardstein's experiences at the British court, including his interactions with members of the royal family, politicians, and other diplomats. The memoir covers a period of great political and social change in Europe, including the Boer War, the rise of Germany as a major power, and the growing tensions between Britain and Germany that would ultimately lead to World War I. Eckardstein provides insights into the personalities and motivations of key figures of the time, including Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. Throughout the book, Eckardstein offers his opinions on various political and social issues, including the role of diplomacy in international relations, the importance of maintaining good relations between nations, and the challenges of navigating the complex political landscape of early 20th century Europe. Overall, Ten Years At The Court Of St. James, 1895-1905 is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on a pivotal period in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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: 1166983749
• ISBN13: 9781166983741
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"