Diplomatic Memoirs V2 (1909) is a book written by John Watson Foster, an American diplomat who served as the United States Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison. The book is a collection of memoirs and personal experiences of Foster during his career as a diplomat. The second volume covers Foster's time as the United States Minister to Spain from 1870 to 1873, during which he witnessed the Carlist War and the abdication of King Amadeus. The book provides insights into the political and social climate of Spain during this time, as well as Foster's interactions with Spanish leaders and his efforts to promote American interests in the country. The memoirs also include Foster's experiences as a diplomat in other countries, including Russia and Mexico. The book is an important historical document that provides a first-hand account of international relations during the late 19th century.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint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.