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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Embassies of Other Days, and Further Recollections' is an expansive and insightful memoir by Lady Walpurga Paget, providing a firsthand account of the grand social and political spheres of 19th and early 20th-century Europe. As the wife of a distinguished British diplomat, Lady Paget occupied a unique vantage point from which to observe the inner workings of royal courts and the evolution of international relations during a period of significant historical transition.The work documents her travels and residences in various European capitals, weaving together personal anecdotes with sharp observations of the era's most prominent figures, from monarchs to statesmen. Through her vivid recollections, readers are transported into a world of formal etiquette, high-stakes diplomacy, and cultural refinement. The narrative explores the complexities of aristocratic life and the subtle shifts in the European power balance, offering a rare look at the human element behind the official history of the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Lady Paget combines a keen eye for detail with a deep understanding of the social mores of her time, making 'Embassies of Other Days, and Further Recollections' an essential read for anyone interested in the social history of the European elite and the history of international diplomacy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "Embassies of Other Days, and Further Recollections" is an expansive and insightful memoir by Lady Walpurga Paget, providing a firsthand account of the grand social and political spheres of 19th and early 20th-century Europe. As the wife of a distinguished British diplomat, Lady Paget occupied a unique vantage point from which to observe the inner workings of royal courts and the evolution of international relations during a period of significant historical transition.The work documents her travels and residences in various European capitals, weaving together personal anecdotes with sharp observations of the era's most prominent figures, from monarchs to statesmen. Through her vivid recollections, readers are transported into a world of formal etiquette, high-stakes diplomacy, and cultural refinement. The narrative explores the complexities of aristocratic life and the subtle shifts in the European power balance, offering a rare look at the human element behind the official history of the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Lady Paget combines a keen eye for detail with a deep understanding of the social mores of her time, making "Embassies of Other Days, and Further Recollections" an essential read for anyone interested in the social history of the European elite and the history of international diplomacy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "Embassies of Other Days, and Further Recollections" is an expansive and insightful memoir by Lady Walpurga Paget, providing a firsthand account of the grand social and political spheres of 19th and early 20th-century Europe. As the wife of a distinguished British diplomat, Lady Paget occupied a unique vantage point from which to observe the inner workings of royal courts and the evolution of international relations during a period of significant historical transition.The work documents her travels and residences in various European capitals, weaving together personal anecdotes with sharp observations of the era's most prominent figures, from monarchs to statesmen. Through her vivid recollections, readers are transported into a world of formal etiquette, high-stakes diplomacy, and cultural refinement. The narrative explores the complexities of aristocratic life and the subtle shifts in the European power balance, offering a rare look at the human element behind the official history of the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Lady Paget combines a keen eye for detail with a deep understanding of the social mores of her time, making "Embassies of Other Days, and Further Recollections" an essential read for anyone interested in the social history of the European elite and the history of international diplomacy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.