Brits in the Civil War

[JMadonna]

(03-22-2014 05:35 PM)Thomas Thorne Wrote:  I believe the title of the book Laurie cited "American Braggadocio" also summed up Amanda Foreman's opinion of Seward. If her book has a hero,it is Lord Lyons,who according to Ms F spent his time as British Minister giving Seward a tutorial on the diplomatic facts of life.
Tom

That's true but during the critical period of 1864-1865 she quotes Lyon as praising Seward when he (Lyon) was away from the scene.

In truth, Seward was an expansionist who felt Canada should be part of the US. He had his opportunity during that time with the NY Press looking for revenge, but he calmed the fury and let the opportunity pass.