Notes from a Diary, 1851-1872: Volume 2

Notes From A Diary, 1851-1872 by Mountstuart E. Grant Duff is a biographical diary that chronicles the author's experiences and observations in mid-19th-century Europe. The diary entries, drawn from Grant Duff's travels and political engagements, provide vivid accounts of the 1860s political scene, including reform debates and foreign affairs, as well as extensive records of his journeys through Italy and other parts of the continent. The work illuminates the social networks of mid-Victorian Britain, such as the Breakfast Club, and offers insights into the writer's intellectual milieu, his encounters with significant figures, and his reflections on unity in Italy, the Papacy, and European diplomacy. The text serves as both a personal memoir and a documentary account of a pivotal era in European politics.