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The foregoing lines were written by Sir Cecil Arthur spring-rice, His Majesty's Ambassa dor to the United States, on the eve of his final departure from Washington. The vow recorded in them had been kept long before he put it into words, for he had served his country for a quarter of a century with the love that never falters and, though he knew it not, he was already a dying man. With his singular clarity of vision he had realised from the beginning Of the war that its issue might well depend in the last resort on the attitude of the great American Re public; and so acute a sense as his of the awful responsibility that rested in such Cir cumstances upon a British Ambassador during the prolonged period of American hesitation and neutrality, would have told severely on a much more robust constitution. If diplo macy may be compared to active warfare.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a deeply personal and insightful portrait of Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, a prominent British diplomat who served as the British Ambassador to the United States during the crucial years of the First World War. The author, through a combination of personal correspondence, official dispatches, and historical analysis, reveals Spring-Rice's profound understanding of the global political landscape, particularly the growing threat of German imperialism. The book explores how Spring-Riceââ â¢s experiences in various diplomatic posts, from Berlin to Persia, shaped his worldview and informed his crucial role in navigating the complex and often fraught relationship between Britain and America during a period of great international upheaval. The author delves into Spring-Rice's complex character, highlighting his intellectual brilliance, his deep sense of patriotism, and his unwavering commitment to peace, even in the face of a war that threatened to engulf the world. Ultimately, the book stands as a testament to Spring-Rice's enduring legacy as a diplomat who tirelessly sought to promote international understanding and cooperation, even as he grappled with the grim realities of war. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331452188_0
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