Isbn: 9781025800059 - the life of lord pauncefote, first ambassador to the united states (3 Ergebnisse)

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Life of Lord Pauncefote, First Ambassador to the United States' is a comprehensive biographical study of Julian Pauncefote, a pivotal figure in late nineteenth-century diplomacy. Written by historian R. B. Mowat, the work chronicles the distinguished career of a man who transitioned from a legal background to the highest levels of the British Foreign Office, eventually becoming the first British representative to the United States to hold the rank of Ambassador.The narrative explores Pauncefote's significant contributions to international relations, particularly his efforts in fostering the 'Great Rapprochement' between Great Britain and the United States. Key historical events, such as the negotiation of the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty regarding the Panama Canal and his instrumental role in the first Hague Peace Conference, are detailed with scholarly precision. Mowat provides insight into Pauncefote's legal expertise and his commitment to the principle of international arbitration, which helped resolve long-standing disputes such as the Bering Sea controversy and the Venezuelan boundary crisis.This biography serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of Anglo-American relations and the evolution of modern diplomacy. It offers a window into the life of a statesman whose tact, legal acumen, and integrity shaped the foundations of twentieth-century international cooperation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…