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Some Account of the Public Life, and a Selection from the Unpublished Writings, of the Earl of Macartney, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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If, in conformity with common usage, I am led to say a few words, by way of preface, concerning the work which is now submitted to the public, it will be merely for the purpose of explaining the motives which urged me to the undertaking, and the limits within which I thought proper to confine myself 'in the execution of it.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This detailed historical work follows Sir George Macartney, an envoy sent from England to Russia in 1764. The author provides a lively account of Macartney's four-year mission, during which he negotiated the first-ever commercial treaty between Russia and England. However, the author's account expands beyond this specific mission, delving into Russia's political and diplomatic landscape. Macartney's close relationship with Russia's foreign minister, Count Panin, allowed for keen insights into Russia's domestic affairs and political strategy. Drawing upon the author's personal observations and insights, the book illuminates a chapter in diplomatic history. It explores the complex personal and geopolitical dynamics of the period. 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 # 9781333761905_0
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