My Mission to London, 1912-1914

"My Mission to London, 1912-1914" by Karl Max Lichnowsky is a chronicle of a pivotal period in European history, told through the eyes of a German ambassador stationed in London. The book explores pre-World War I diplomacy as the ambassador recounts his efforts to bridge the gap between Germany and England amid growing international tensions. Discussions and encounters with influential figures highlight the delicate political maneuvering of the time. Colonial treaty negotiations intertwined with attempts to mediate crises reveal the ambassador's hope for peace. The narrative underscores the ambassador’s eventual dismay with the political decisions within his own government that ultimately pushed Europe towards war, causing a tragic end to his mission.