A Diplomat's Memoir of 1870 / being the account of a balloon escape from the siege of Paris and a political mission to London and Vienna

Name: A Diplomat's Memoir of 1870 / being the account of a balloon escape from the siege of Paris and a political mission to London and Vienna
Author: Frederic Reitlinger

By Frederic Reitlinger

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The memoir recounts a Parisian official’s escape from the 1870 siege by balloon and the subsequent diplomatic odyssey to London and Vienna to secure foreign intervention. It narrates the hazardous aerial voyage, overland travels through Germany and Austria, and strained meetings with British and Austrian statesmen whose refusals illustrated shifting European opinion. Interwoven with immediate incidents are reflections on wartime morale in besieged Paris, the limits of diplomacy, and the political consequences of territorial concessions that foreshadowed future instability.

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Frederic Reitlinger

Frederic Reitlinger was a diplomat known for his vivid recounting of historical events during a tumultuous period in European history. His notable work, "A Diplomat's Memoir of 1870," details his dramatic escape from the siege of Paris via balloon and his subsequent political mission to London and Vienna. Through his memoir, Reitlinger provides a unique perspective on the complexities of diplomacy and the challenges faced during the Franco-Prussian War. His writings contribute to the understanding of 19th-century European politics and the personal experiences of those involved in significant historical events.