"Wars & Treaties, 1815 to 1914" by Arthur Ponsonby is a historical deep dive into international battles and agreements between the Napoleonic era and World War I. It acts as a vital guidebook for those wanting to understand the political play-by-play of the 1800s and early 1900s. The book sets the stage by discussing why many people become increasingly interested in foreign affairs, and highlights the need to understand the past in order to really understand the present, with the need for quick historical references. Diving into political goals, changing national needs, and even small events that sparked big battles that made up modern diplomacy as we know it.
Wars & Treaties, 1815 to 1914
By Arthur Ponsonby Ponsonby
From the fall of Napoleon to the brink of World War I, discover the battles and bargains that shaped the world as nations clashed and compromised.
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About the AuthorArthur Augustus William Harry Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede, was a British politician, writer, and social activist. He was the son of Sir Henry Ponsonby, Private Secretary to Queen Victoria, and Mary Elizabeth Bulteel, daughter of John Crocker Bulteel. He was also the great-grandson of The 3rd Earl of Bessborough, The 3rd Earl of Bathurst and The 2nd Earl Grey. The 1st Baron Sysonby was his elder brother.
Arthur Augustus William Harry Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede, was a British politician, writer, and social activist. He was the son of Sir Henry Ponsonby, Private Secretary to Queen Victoria, and Mary Elizabeth Bulteel, daughter of John Crocker Bulteel. He was also the great-grandson of The 3rd Earl of Bessborough, The 3rd Earl of Bathurst and The 2nd Earl Grey. The 1st Baron Sysonby was his elder brother.
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