The Vanished Pomps of Yesterday Being Some Random Reminiscences of a British Diplomat (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163333549)

""The Vanished Pomps of Yesterday"" is a memoir written by Lord Frederic Hamilton, a British diplomat, about his experiences and observations during his time in various diplomatic posts around the world. The book is a collection of random reminiscences, anecdotes, and reflections on a wide range of topics, including politics, society, culture, and diplomacy. Lord Hamilton provides insights into the inner workings of the British Foreign Office, as well as his interactions with notable figures such as Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt, and the last emperor of China. He also shares his observations on the changing world order during the early 20th century, including the decline of European colonialism and the rise of American power. Overall, ""The Vanished Pomps of Yesterday"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a British diplomat during a period of significant global change.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.

Author: Lord Frederic Hamilton
ISBN-10: 1163333549
ISBN-13: 9781163333549
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 364
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d