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 first secretary of the German embassy in London during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. The book provides a detailed account of Eckardstein's experiences at the British court, including his interactions with King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra, and other members of the royal family, as well as his observations on British society and politics during a period of significant change and upheaval. The book also sheds light on the complex diplomatic relations between Germany and Britain leading up to World War I, offering valuable insights into the events and personalities that shaped the early 20th century. Overall, Ten Years At The Court Of St. James is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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: 1120720303
• ISBN13: 9781120720306
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"