02678cam a22003733u 4500 32370 UtSlPG 20260610133734.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16002839 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D Marx, Karl, 1818-1883 Secret Diplomatic History of The Eighteenth Century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-05-14 Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Secret Diplomatic History of The Eighteenth Century" by Karl Marx is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work analyzes the diplomatic exchanges between various European powers during the 18th century, focusing especially on the British and Russian interactions. It provides insight into the political maneuvers and motivations behind historical events, particularly in relation to conflicts involving Turkey. The opening of the text introduces several contemporary diplomatic letters from key figures, such as Mr. Rondeau and Sir George Macartney, detailing their observations and negotiations regarding Russia's attitude towards the Ottoman Empire and its ambitions in Europe. Through these letters, Marx sets the stage for a discussion on how English diplomats expressed both concern and ambivalence toward Russian power, revealing their subservience and trepidation while plotting strategic alliances for their own benefit. These correspondence pieces serve as the foundation for Marx's broader critique of the period's political dynamics and the shifting allegiances among European nations, laying the groundwork for a historical analysis that challenges the motivations and integrity of 18th-century diplomacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Northern War, 1700-1721 Europe -- Politics and government -- 1648-1789 Russia -- Foreign relations -- 1689-1801 Russia -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Russia Aveling, Eleanor Marx, 1855-1898 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32370 73216 73216