This book is a detailed analysis of European politics in the mid-nineteenth century. It focuses on two key events: the Spanish marriages and the confiscation of Cracow. Written by David Urquhart, a prominent diplomat and writer of his time, the book provides a fascinating insight into the complex political landscape of the era.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.