Seward and the Declaration of Paris: A Forgotten Diplomatic Episode, April-August, 1861 (1912)

Seward and the Declaration of Paris: A Forgotten Diplomatic Episode, April-August, 1861 is a historical book written by Charles Francis Adams. The book delves into a lesser-known diplomatic event that occurred during the American Civil War. The focus of the book is on William H. Seward, who was the Secretary of State for the United States during this time. The book covers the period from April to August of 1861, during which Seward attempted to negotiate a treaty with the European powers that would recognize the Union blockade of Confederate ports. The negotiations resulted in the Declaration of Paris, which was signed by the United States and several European powers. Adams provides a detailed account of the negotiations and the political climate during this time. He also explores the role of other key figures, such as Abraham Lincoln and Charles Francis Adams Sr., who was the United States Minister to Great Britain. The book is considered an important historical work, as it sheds light on a little-known aspect of the Civil War and the diplomatic efforts made by the United States during this time. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, diplomacy, and international relations.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.