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The Trent Affair: An Historical Retrospect

The Trent Affair: An Historical Retrospect

Adams, Charles Francis

Paperback

ArtistsFiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1163749346
ISBN13: 9781163749340
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Trent Affair: An Historical Retrospect is a non-fiction book written by Charles Francis Adams. The book provides a detailed account of the diplomatic crisis that occurred between the United States and Great Britain during the American Civil War. The crisis, known as the Trent Affair, was sparked by the seizure of two Confederate diplomats from a British mail steamer, the Trent, by the Union Navy. The incident led to a tense standoff between the two nations and threatened to escalate into a full-blown war.Adams, who was the American ambassador to Great Britain at the time of the crisis, draws on his personal experiences and extensive research to provide a comprehensive analysis of the events leading up to the Trent Affair, as well as its aftermath. He examines the political and diplomatic factors that contributed to the crisis, including the complex relationship between the United States and Great Britain, the role of international law, and the impact of public opinion on both sides of the Atlantic.In addition to its historical analysis, The Trent Affair: An Historical Retrospect also offers insights into the personalities of the key players involved in the crisis, including Abraham Lincoln, William H. Seward, Lord Palmerston, and Prince Albert. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, international diplomacy, and the relationship between the United States and Great Britain.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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