Diplomatic Memoirs by John W. Foster V1 (1909)

Diplomatic Memoirs is a two-volume book written by John W. Foster, an American diplomat and lawyer who served as the Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison. The first volume, published in 1909, covers Foster's diplomatic career from 1873 to 1883, during which he served as the American Minister to Mexico and the American Minister to Russia. In Diplomatic Memoirs, Foster provides a firsthand account of his experiences as a diplomat, including his interactions with foreign leaders, negotiations over international treaties, and efforts to promote American interests abroad. He also offers insights into the political and social conditions of the countries he served in, as well as the challenges he faced as an American diplomat during a time of shifting global power dynamics.Overall, Diplomatic Memoirs offers a valuable historical perspective on American diplomacy in the late 19th century, and sheds light on the personal experiences and insights of one of America's most influential diplomats.In Two Volumes.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.