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Correspondence of Princess Lieven and Earl Grey, Vol. 2: 1830 to 1834
Rare diplomatic letters illuminate a pivotal era
A window into the 1830s diplomacy and personal ties between Princess Lieven and Prime Minister Earl Grey, as events in Britain and Europe unfold around ministry shifts, foreign affairs, and royal intrigues.
This collection presents intimate correspondence set against a backdrop of real political upheaval. Readers will see how personal trust, policy, and public duties intersect in high-stakes decisions and fragile alliances. The book preserves the voices, concerns, and reflections that shaped a formative period in British diplomacy. Firsthand letters that reveal how cabinets, ministers, and ambassadors navigated crisis and alliance. Recounts of key events in Portugal, Belgium, Poland, and the Irish Church debates, told through personal correspondence. Insights into negotiation, strategy, and sentiment that influenced policy at the highest levels. A vivid sense of daily life, mood, and the humor and warmth that underpin political alliances. Ideal for readers of diplomatic history, 19th‑century politics, and letters that illuminate how leaders frame and respond to world events.
A window into the 1830s diplomacy and personal ties between Princess Lieven and Prime Minister Earl Grey, as events in Britain and Europe unfold around ministry shifts, foreign affairs, and royal intrigues.
This collection presents intimate correspondence set against a backdrop of real political upheaval. Readers will see how personal trust, policy, and public duties intersect in high-stakes decisions and fragile alliances. The book preserves the voices, concerns, and reflections that shaped a formative period in British diplomacy. Firsthand letters that reveal how cabinets, ministers, and ambassadors navigated crisis and alliance. Recounts of key events in Portugal, Belgium, Poland, and the Irish Church debates, told through personal correspondence. Insights into negotiation, strategy, and sentiment that influenced policy at the highest levels. A vivid sense of daily life, mood, and the humor and warmth that underpin political alliances. Ideal for readers of diplomatic history, 19th‑century politics, and letters that illuminate how leaders frame and respond to world events.
521 pages, Hardcover
First published July 20, 2015
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Guy Le Strange
24 books3 followersScholar in Persian, Arabic, and Spanish, specially notable for his work in the field of the historical geography of the pre-modern Middle Eastern and Eastern Islamic lands and his editing of Persian geographical texts.
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June 18, 2022I read what I believe was the first edition, published in 1890.
Volume 1 covers 1824 to 1830.
I learned much about politics in England, and Europe as a whole, during this era. Admittedly I had limited previous knowledge of this and often found myself a little confused, but overall I enjoyed the letters and found them eye-opening. It’s fascinating to read history as written by those around whom it was happening.
I did often wonder what Guy LeStrange edited out with his many ellipses […] and often wanted it put back in just so I would know what was left out! Often it seemed like it was more personal or domestic, and I wanted to know the details.
A final note: These books were sitting in my mother’s office for most of my life, and as a teen I assumed they were love letters. They’re not. They’re mostly about politics, written by two “key players” in the British and European political scene at the time. However, every once in a while there is a dash of flirtation between the two…
Volume 1 covers 1824 to 1830.
I learned much about politics in England, and Europe as a whole, during this era. Admittedly I had limited previous knowledge of this and often found myself a little confused, but overall I enjoyed the letters and found them eye-opening. It’s fascinating to read history as written by those around whom it was happening.
I did often wonder what Guy LeStrange edited out with his many ellipses […] and often wanted it put back in just so I would know what was left out! Often it seemed like it was more personal or domestic, and I wanted to know the details.
A final note: These books were sitting in my mother’s office for most of my life, and as a teen I assumed they were love letters. They’re not. They’re mostly about politics, written by two “key players” in the British and European political scene at the time. However, every once in a while there is a dash of flirtation between the two…
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