Bøger af David Urquhart

""Europe at the Opening of the Session of 1847: The Spanish Marriages and the Confiscation of Cracow"" is a historical book written by David Urquhart. The book is about the political situation in Europe during the year 1847, specifically focusing on two major events: the Spanish Marriages and the Confiscation of Cracow. The Spanish Marriages refer to the controversial marriages of Queen Isabella II of Spain to her cousin, Francisco de Asis, and her sister, Infanta Luisa Fernanda, to Antoine d'Orl�����ans, Duke of Montpensier. The Confiscation of Cracow refers to the annexation of the city of Cracow by Austria, Russia, and Prussia. Urquhart provides a detailed account of the political maneuvering and power struggles that led to these events. He also analyzes the impact of these events on the balance of power in Europe and the potential for future conflicts. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in European history and politics during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Annexation of Texas: A Case of War between England and the United States is a historical book written by David Urquhart in 1844. The book tells the story of the annexation of Texas by the United States and the potential conflict that could have arisen between England and the US as a result. Urquhart argues that the annexation of Texas was a threat to the balance of power between the US and England and could have led to war between the two nations. He examines the political and economic factors that led to the annexation and provides a detailed analysis of the potential consequences of this action. The book also explores the role of slavery in the annexation of Texas and the impact it had on the relationship between the US and England. Urquhart argues that the annexation of Texas was driven by the desire to expand slavery, which was a major point of contention between the two nations. Overall, Annexation of Texas: A Case of War between England and the United States is an insightful and thought-provoking book that sheds light on a pivotal moment in American history. It provides a unique perspective on the annexation of Texas and the potential consequences that could have resulted from this action.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.