Revival

Baron Rosen recounts his experiences as a diplomat.

1: The choice of a profession-Asiatic Department-A treaty with Japan-Appointed Vice-Consul at Yokohama.; 2: A visit to the United States-A Russian squadron at New York-The "German fleet"-Impressions of America-Old times in California-A determined suicide.; 3: First impressions of Japan-Attitude of foreign diplomats-Sir Harry Parkes-Judge Bingham-Mr. Ito-The Great Revolution of 1868-Rebellion of Satsuma-Japanese policy.; 4: Outbreak of Russo-Turkish War-Its effect on the situation in Japan-Presence in Japanese waters of Russian and British squadrons-Threatened rupture between Great Britain and Russia-The Berlin Congress-The Japanese Navy-Return to Russia on leave of absence; 5: Situation in Russia-An explosion at the Palace-Count Loris-Melikoff-Alexander II and reform-Conflict with China and threatened rupture-Preparations for war-Despatch of a squadron to Far Eastern waters-Temporary mission to San Francisco as a possible basis of supply for the fleet-Newport-A "big bonanza."; 6: Return to Japan-Assassination of the Emperor Alexander II-The last act of his reign-Emperor Alexander III-His hesitation at first-Definite choice of a policy-Negotiations at Tokio on the revision of existing treaties-Sir Harry Parkes.; 7: A visit to Washington-Return to Russia-Interior political situation-Effect of the Emperor's firm policy, both domestic and foreign-Sergius Witte-De Giers-Ferdinand of Bulgaria-Causes of failure to be appointed Diplomatic Agent to Bulgaria-Appointment as Consul-General in New York.; 8: Return to America-Consulate-General in New York-Election of President Cleveland-Anglo-Russian relations-In charge of the Russian Legation in Washington-Relations with the President and members of his Administration-Conclusion of an extradition treaty.; 9: Election of President Harrison-Sir Lionel Sackville West-Mr. Blaine, Secretary of State-Negotiations regarding the fur seal industry-Special mission to Mexico-President Diaz-The Hawaian Islands-Return to Russia and appointment as Minister to Mexico.; 10: Arrival in Mexico-An accident-Official reception by President Diaz-Visits to Switzerland-Final departure.; 11: Departure for Europe-Under Pagenstecher at Wiesbaden-Death of Alexander III-Its impression in Russia and abroad-Accession of Nicholas II-His marriage-An unfortunate speech-I am presented to the Emperor-The Empress.; 12: Death of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. de Giers-Question of his successor-Mr. de Staal-Prince Lobanoff-Rostovsky appointed-His character-Interview with him and subsequent appointment as Minister to Serbia.; 13: Political "Parties" in Serbia-Arrival at Belgrade-King Alexander-His appearance and character-Fatherly advice-Secret treaty with Austria-Queen Nathalie-Political conditions in Serbia-Pan-Slavists-Macedonia.; 14: Nicholas of Montenegro-Ferdinand of Bulgaria-Offer of the post of Minister to Japan-An unexpected delay-"That confounded Korean business"-Death of Prince Lobanoff-Dr. E. J. Dillon on "The Tsar's Plot"-Mr. Nelidoff-Temporary return to Belgrade-Secret orders-Count Mouravieff-My appointment to Japan ratified.; 15: Departure from Belgrade-A farewell message-Count Mouravieff-A dangerous plan-Development of Far Eastern affairs during Prince Lobanoff's term of office.; 16: Preparation of a secret memorandum on the subject of our Far Eastern policy in connection with the state of our relations with Japan-Baron Motono-Audience with the Emperor-Departure for Japan via New York and Canada-Sir William Van Horne.; 17: Arrival in Japan-Resignation of Count Okuma-Baron Nissi appointed to succeed him-Resignation of the Matsukata Cabinet-Marquis Ito, Prime Minister-Military mission to Korea-A young Prince-Occupation of Port Arthur-A Japanese offer-The Rosen-Nissi Convention-Visit of Grand Duke Cyril.; 18: Fusan incident-Sudden appointment as Minister to Bavaria-Anglo-Japanese Alliance-The rise of Japan-The Shoguns-Departure for Russia via Canada and the United States.; 19: Mr. Iswolsky-The Daily Mail and the Peking Legations-Arrive at St. Petersburg-The new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Count Lamsdorff-His character-Count Witte-Departure for Munich-The Prince Regent-King Ludwig II-The "Octoberfest"-Marriage of the Count of Flanders, present King of the Belgians, to Duchess Elizabeth of Bavaria-Unpopularity of Kaiser William-His tactlessness-Appointed Minister to Greece.; 20: Departure for Athens-An extraordinary revolution-Queen Olga-King George-Venice.; 21: The Anglo-Japanese Alliance-Failure of Russian policy-Public opinion in Russia-Russia and Manchuria-Prologue to the crisis in the relations between Russia and Japan.; 22: Reappointment as Minister to Japan-A new comet-The Yalou concession-Arrival at Tokio-Visit to Japan of General Kuropatkin-Fall of Witte-Nikko-Final negotiations-Declaration of war.; 23: Departure from Japan-Anti-Russian feeling-Japanese attack on our fleet-Interview with the Emperor-Causes of the war-The Dogger Bank episode-Political situation in Russia.; 24: Grave symptoms of revolutionary unrest-"Bloody Sunday"-Appointment as Ambassador to the U.S.A.-Intervention of Roosevelt-Peace negotiations at Portsmouth-Conclusion of peace with Japan.; 25: Colonel Harvey-Count Witte-The rights of Sovereigns-Mr. Meyer-Russian characteristics-The agrarian question-Military service.; 26: Count Witte appointed Prime Minister-Manifesto of October 1905-Constitutional reform-Resignation of Witte-Treaty of Bjorkoe-Stolypin.