Recuerdos de MI Vida Diplomatica (Classic Reprint): Misión en México (1891) - Couverture souple

Quesada, Vicente G.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0656296259 ISBN 13 : 9780656296255

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Personal memoir of a 19th‑century diplomat in Mexico This excerpt from Vicente G. Quesada’s memoirs follows a new Argentine envoy as he assumes a high diplomatic role in Mexico in 1891. It blends arrival impressions with observations on diplomacy, statecraft, and cross‑border relations.

The text centers on the preparations and mindset behind a careful, prudent mission. It shares how the envoy sought to balance formal duties with informal understandings, aiming to foster cordial ties without binding commitments. Readers glimpse early discussions with Mexican and international figures, and the narrator’s emphasis on symbolism, precedent, and the importance of orderly archives in diplomatic work. The voice reflects a traveler’s eye for streets, architecture, and daily life, along with a scholar’s interest in colonial history and geopolitical context.

Experience the tension between brisk official duties and personal reflection as the author weighs the benefits of quiet, principled engagement with neighbors and rivals alike. The narrative also covers practical details—travel, introductions, and the challenge of presenting credentials—offering a window into the pace and texture of late 19th‑century diplomacy in the Americas.

What you’ll read about
- The mindset and approach behind a careful diplomatic mission in a neighboring country
- Interactions with officials and the role of archival order in state affairs
- Observations of Mexico City life, culture, and historical interests through a diplomat’s lens
- Reflections on broader Hispano‑American ties and regional cooperation

Ideal for readers interested in historical diplomacy, memoirs of diplomats, and the late‑era Latin American world, viewed through a practical, human perspective.

Ideal for readers of historical memoirs and political history, especially those curious about diplomatic life in the Americas during the 1890s.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: espagnol
• ISBN 10: 0656296259
• ISBN 13: 9780656296255
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 170
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