The Diaries of Sir Ernest Satow, 1906-1911
| Author | : Ian Ruxton (ed.) |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 498 |
| Release | : 2019-07-19 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780359872138 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0359872131 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Diaries of Sir Ernest Satow, 1906-1911 by : Ian Ruxton (ed.)
Download or read book The Diaries of Sir Ernest Satow, 1906-1911 written by Ian Ruxton (ed.) and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diaries begin with Satow's journey home from his last diplomatic post in China. He travels via Japan, Hawaii, mainland United States and the Atlantic to Liverpool. In 1907 he attends the Second Hague Peace Conference as Britain's second delegate. He settles with some ease into rural life in Devon, keeping busy with local commitments as a magistrate, supporter of missionaries etc. and launching a major new career as a scholar of international law. The Foreword is by Professor Ian Nish of the LSE.
