Name: A memoir of Sir John Drummond Hay, P.C., K.C.B., G.C.M.G., sometime minister at the court of Morrocco (en Inglés)
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Author: Lou... Annette Edla Drummond-Hay Brooks;Alice Emily Drummond-Hay
ISBN: 9789374595114

portada A memoir of Sir John Drummond Hay, P.C., K.C.B., G.C.M.G., sometime minister at the court of Morrocco (en Inglés)

A memoir of Sir John Drummond Hay, P.C., K.C.B., G.C.M.G., sometime minister at the court of Morrocco (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Alpha Edition

Autor

Lou... Annette Edla Drummond-Hay Brooks;Alice Emily Drummond-Hay

Año

2026

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

342

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

22.90 x 15.20 x 1.90 cm

ISBN13

9789374595114

A memoir of Sir John Drummond Hay, P.C., K.C.B., G.C.M.G., sometime minister at the court of Morrocco (en Inglés)

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A hot wind stirs the dust beneath the ochre walls of Tangier, while the quiet manoeuvres of Victorian diplomacy play out behind gilded doors. In this deeply personal account of nineteenth-century politics and international relations, the intricate world of the British foreign service in North Africa is revealed through the lens of those who lived it. Here, the delicate balance between empire and tradition, ambition and honour, is drawn with rare intimacy, set against the backdrop of Morocco's shifting court and the wider currents of British colonial history.

The narrative captures not only the public achievements of a British ambassador, but also the private moments that shaped the era's diplomatic biography. Through careful observation and a keen sense of place, the memoir unfolds the complexities of Victorian era nonfiction, illuminating the subtle art of negotiation and the human cost of political power. The reader is transported to a time when the fate of nations hinged on whispered conversations and carefully worded letters, and where the boundaries between personal loyalty and national interest were never clear.

This work stands apart for its blend of historical memoir and eyewitness detail, offering a rare window into Morocco's history as seen by those at the centre of its transformation. The enduring significance of these recollections lies in their ability to evoke the atmosphere of a vanished world, while shedding light on the enduring patterns of international relations history. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.