Publisher's Synopsis
""The Vanished Pomps of Yesterday"" is a memoir by British diplomat Lord Frederic Hamilton, published in 1925. The book is a collection of Hamilton's personal reminiscences and anecdotes from his long and distinguished career as a diplomat. Hamilton served as a British envoy to various countries, including Russia, Germany, and the United States, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the book, he reflects on the changing political and social landscape of Europe during this time, as well as his experiences with various notable figures, including Russian Tsar Nicholas II and German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. The title of the book refers to the fading grandeur and ceremony of European diplomacy, which Hamilton witnessed first-hand as the world moved towards a more modern, less formal era. Overall, ""The Vanished Pomps of Yesterday"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of international diplomacy at the turn of the 20th century, as seen through the eyes of one of its most experienced and insightful practitioners.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.
