The story of my struggles: the memoirs of Arminius Vambéry, Volume 2

The memoir recounts the author's return from Central Asia and the choices that led him to settle in his homeland, tracing his transition from traveler to literary scholar and political commentator. It describes receptions in London, work as a press correspondent and adviser to statesmen, public debates over Russian expansion, and efforts to influence opinion through articles and memoranda. The narrative also records personal encounters with foreign sovereigns and court circles, the challenge of reconciling scholarly pursuits with political engagement, and the later phases of his public life, concluding with reflections on unfinished struggles and appended documents.