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Memoir Of Sir Horatio Shirley (1880)

Memoir Of Sir Horatio Shirley (1880)

Shirley, Horatio

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ISBN10: 1165466473
ISBN13: 9781165466474
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoir of Sir Horatio Shirley is an autobiographical account of the life of Sir Horatio Shirley, a British diplomat and politician who served in various capacities during the 19th century. The book was written by Shirley himself and was published in 1880, two years after his death.The memoir covers Shirley's early years, his education at Eton and Oxford, and his entry into the diplomatic service. It also details his various postings around the world, including his time as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire and his work in India.Throughout the book, Shirley provides insights into the political and social climate of the time, as well as his personal experiences and observations. He also includes anecdotes about the people he met and worked with, including Queen Victoria and various foreign leaders.Memoir of Sir Horatio Shirley is a fascinating account of one man's life during a period of great change and upheaval in world history. It offers a unique perspective on the inner workings of the British government and the challenges faced by diplomats in the 19th century.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.

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