"Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White — Volume 2" by Andrew Dickson White is a story capturing the author's life as a diplomat, specifically when he was the U.S. Minister to Russia in the early 1890s, offering readers a glimpse into his interactions with important people and the political climate of the time. The story begins with the author being surprised that he was chosen to be the Minister to Russia because he had been honest about some problems with the government to President Harrison. He then talks about going to St. Petersburg, noticing how Russia had changed, and sharing his first thoughts about Emperor Alexander III and Nicholas II, who was going to be the next leader. Early on, the autobiography shines a light on the author's talks with key figures about how Jewish people were treated in Russia, and it investigates the author's observations about how Russia was governed and societal conditions, along with the problems he faced as a diplomat, setting the tone for a deep view into his diplomatic jobs and personal reflections.
Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White — Volume 2
By Andrew Dickson White
An American ambassador navigates the political landscape of 1890s Russia, revealing secrets and insights from within the Tsar's court.
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About the AuthorAndrew Dickson White was an American historian and educator who co-founded Cornell University, one of eight Ivy League universities in the United States, and served as its first president for nearly two decades. He was known for expanding the scope of college curricula. A politician, he had served as New York state senator and was later appointed as U.S. ambassador to Germany and Russia.
Andrew Dickson White was an American historian and educator who co-founded Cornell University, one of eight Ivy League universities in the United States, and served as its first president for nearly two decades. He was known for expanding the scope of college curricula. A politician, he had served as New York state senator and was later appointed as U.S. ambassador to Germany and Russia.
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