Newton, Thomas Wodehouse Legh, Baron 1857-1942 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lord Lyons: A Record of British Diplomacy, Vol. 1 of 2" by Newton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life and diplomatic career of Lord Richard Lyons, who served during pivotal moments such as the American Civil War. Through detailed correspondence and reflections, it provides insights into British-American relations during this tumultuous period. The opening of the book introduces Lord Lyons, detailing his early life, education, and initial struggles within the diplomatic service. It highlights his journey from being an unpaid attaché at Athens to eventually taking up significant posts, including Minister at Washington. Furthermore, it sets the stage for the challenges he faced, particularly as civil tensions in the United States escalated, positioning him at the heart of critical diplomatic negotiations during the approaching storm of war. The narrative hints at the complexities of his role and the delicate political landscape he navigated while maintaining British interests. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-07-26 Produced by Brian Foley, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Europe -- Politics and government -- 1871-1918 Lyons, Richard Bickerton Pemell Lyons, Earl, 1817-1887 Diplomatic and consular service, British Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1837-1901 DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43317 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43317 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134007.0 43317