Macartney C a Foreword (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Xiii, 227 Pp. Grey Cloth, Gilt. First English Language Edition. Fine In Near Fine Dust Jacket, Not Price Clipped. With Inscribed Card Of His Son Vincent Windisch-Graetz.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Good+. Scarce paperback, 198 pages, b&w plates pp 191-198, NOT ex-library. Some corner creases, else interior shows little wear, clean and bright, untanned, with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Shelfworn covers with a sunned spine; gentle scuff-marks to the upper spine. -- A detailed historical account of the Hungarian revolutionary leader Lajos Kossuth's journey to the United States in the mid-19th century. Kossuth was a key figure in the Hungarian struggle for independence from Austrian rule, and his visit to America was intended to garner support for Hungary's cause. Kossuth's arrival in the United States was met with great enthusiasm as he toured various cities and spoke on behalf of Hungarian independence. His speeches drew large crowds, and he received a warm reception from American citizens and political figures alike. However, while Kossuth managed to stir the public's sympathy, his efforts to secure significant political or military backing from the U.S. government fell short. John H. Komlos delves into the nuances of Kossuth's interactions with the American public, his meetings with political leaders, and the broader implications of his tour for both Hungary and the United States. Through comprehensive research and the use of primary sources, the book provides a rich narrative of this diplomatic mission, its successes, and its limitations. It also reflects on the international political landscape of the time and the intersection of European revolutions with American foreign policy. This work is an important resource for those interested in Hungarian history, 19th-century international diplomacy, and the transatlantic influence of political movements.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First English Edition / First Print (first published 1920). Hardback copy in light blue cloth boards with black lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket (35s net) in new removable protective clear sleeve. 227pp. B/w portrait frontispiece. Not library copy, notes in ink to rear endpaper. (32/2).