The Vanished Pomps of Yesterday Being Some Random Reminiscences of a British Diplomat

By Frederick Spencer Hamilton and Lord Frederic Hamilton

Book Overview

""The Vanished Pomps of Yesterday"" is a memoir written by Lord Frederic Hamilton, a former British diplomat. In this book, Hamilton reflects on his experiences and memories of a bygone era of British diplomacy and society. He shares anecdotes and observations about the people he met, the places he visited, and the events he witnessed during his career as a diplomat. The book also delves into Hamilton's personal life, including his family and friendships. Through his writing, Hamilton provides a glimpse into a world that has since disappeared, where grandeur and formality were the norm. This memoir is a fascinating read for anyone interested in British history, diplomacy, and society.1921. Hamilton's anecdotal record of years spent in diplomatic life, particularly at Petrograd. Partial Contents: Special Mission to Rome; Easygoing Austria; The Russian frontier; The Winter Palace; The Russian Gipsies; Love of Russians for children's games; Lisbon; Brazil; Paraguay; Former colleagues who have risen to eminence; and Petrograd through middle-aged eyes.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: 1162643293
• ISBN13: 9781162643298
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"