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Word: fashoda (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1900-1909
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...return to Paris, M. Tardieu was made secretary to M. Hanotaux, and attache to the cabinet of M. Delease. In this double capacity, he had the opportunity of following closely the Fashoda affair. He was then given the rank of secretary of embassy, and left the department of foreign affairs for three years to take up the position of secretary to the president of the Council of Ministers. This was a valuable chance to become acquainted with French political circles during a difficult and crucial period. In 1902 he accompanied M. Lonbet, President of the Republic to St. Petersburg...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FIRST HYDE LECTURE TODAY | 2/5/1908 | See Source »

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