Publisher's Synopsis
Seward And The Declaration Of Paris: A Forgotten Diplomatic Episode, April-August, 1861 is a historical book written by Charles Francis Adams in 1912. The book explores the diplomatic episode that took place between April and August of 1861, during which Secretary of State William H. Seward attempted to negotiate with European powers regarding the American Civil War. Specifically, the book focuses on Seward's efforts to secure the adoption of the Declaration of Paris, an international agreement that established rules for naval warfare. Adams provides a detailed account of the negotiations that took place between Seward and representatives from Britain, France, and Russia, as well as the political and military context in which these negotiations occurred. He argues that Seward's efforts to secure the adoption of the Declaration of Paris were ultimately unsuccessful, due in part to the reluctance of European powers to intervene in the conflict and in part to Seward's own missteps in diplomacy. Overall, Seward And The Declaration Of Paris offers a fascinating insight into a little-known aspect of American diplomatic history, shedding light on the challenges faced by American diplomats during a time of great turmoil and uncertainty.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.
