Secret Diplomatic History of The Eighteenth Century by Karl Marx
"Secret Diplomatic History of The Eighteenth Century" by Karl Marx is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work analyzes the diplomatic exchanges between various European powers during the 18th century, focusing especially on the British and Russian interactions. It provides insight into the political maneuvers and motivations behind historical events, particularly in relation to conflicts involving Turkey. The opening of the text introduces several contemporary diplomatic letters fromkey figures, such as Mr. Rondeau and Sir George Macartney, detailing their observations and negotiations regarding Russia's attitude towards the Ottoman Empire and its ambitions in Europe. Through these letters, Marx sets the stage for a discussion on how English diplomats expressed both concern and ambivalence toward Russian power, revealing their subservience and trepidation while plotting strategic alliances for their own benefit. These correspondence pieces serve as the foundation for Marx's broader critique of the period's political dynamics and the shifting allegiances among European nations, laying the groundwork for a historical analysis that challenges the motivations and integrity of 18th-century diplomacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marx, Karl, 1818-1883 |
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| Editor | Aveling, Eleanor Marx, 1855-1898 |
| LoC No. | 16002839 |
| Title | Secret Diplomatic History of The Eighteenth Century |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Northern War, 1700-1721 |
| Subject | Europe -- Politics and government -- 1648-1789 |
| Subject | Russia -- Foreign relations -- 1689-1801 |
| Subject | Russia -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Russia |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32370 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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