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_aHamilton, Frederic, Lord, _d1856-1928 |
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_aThe Vanished Pomps of Yesterday : _bBeing Some Random Reminiscences of a British Diplomat |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-01-15 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Al Haines | ||
| 520 | _a"The Vanished Pomps of Yesterday" by Lord Frederic Hamilton is a collection of reminiscences from a British diplomat written in the early 20th century. The book captures the opulence and splendor of the faded courts of Eastern Europe, particularly focusing on the societal changes following World War I that led to the dissolution of these aristocratic wonders. Through personal anecdotes and keen observations, the author revisits moments from his diplomatic encounters, shedding light on the cultural and political atmospheres of the time. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on the dramatic transformations that swept across Europe post-1914, particularly lamenting the loss of grandeur associated with the imperial courts of Russia, Germany, and Austria. He shares his early experiences as a young diplomat, detailing his assignments in Rome and Berlin during a time of significant political turmoil. The narrative introduces various notable figures he encountered, including Bismarck, and vividly describes the contrasting lifestyles between the aristocratic elite and the more mundane existence of diplomatic life. Through rich imagery and an engaging tone, the opening sets the stage for further explorations of the unique customs, personalities, and historical events that defined the grand but ultimately vanished pomps of a bygone era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aEurope -- Social life and customs | ||
| 653 | _aCourts and courtiers | ||
| 653 | _aHamilton, Frederic, Lord, 1856-1928 | ||
| 653 | _aDiplomats -- Great Britain -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aSouth America -- Social life and customs | ||
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