Lord Lyons: A Record of British Diplomacy, Vol. 1 of 2

"Lord Lyons: A Record of British Diplomacy, Vol. 1 of 2" by Thomas Wodehouse Legh Newton is a historical book that follows the diplomatic life of Lord Richard Lyons, especially during the American Civil War. It uses letters and stories to show how he grew from a young, unpaid worker to an important Minister in Washington. The book looks at the difficulties Lyons faced as he managed British interests while the United States moved closer to war, showing the problems and important talks he was part of during this troubled time.