John Russell provides a firsthand account of the political events shaping Europe during the 19th century in this memoir spanning his life from 1813 to 1873. He served as a member of parliament and British ambassador to Berlin, and his account includes behind-the-scenes glimpses into international relations, political maneuvering, and the lives of notable figures such as Queen Victoria. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.