An Austrian Diplomatist In The Fifties: The Rede Lecture

""An Austrian Diplomatist in the Fifties: The Rede Lecture"" is a historical book written by Ernest Mason Satow, a British diplomat and scholar. The book is based on a lecture Satow gave in 1908, which he delivered as part of the prestigious Rede Lecture series at the University of Cambridge. The book provides a first-hand account of Satow's experiences as a young diplomat in Austria during the 1850s. Satow describes the political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between Austria and other European powers, the rise of nationalism, and the growing influence of the Habsburg monarchy. He also provides insights into the daily life of a diplomat, including the challenges of navigating different cultural norms and the importance of personal relationships in diplomacy.Overall, ""An Austrian Diplomatist in the Fifties"" offers a unique perspective on a critical period in European history, as seen through the eyes of one of its most astute observers. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in diplomatic history, European politics, or the art of diplomacy itself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.