John Young article on Sir George Buchanan in International History Review

John W Young has published an article entitled 'Sir George Buchanan and the July Crisis' in the International History Review.

The British Ambassador to St Petersburg, George Buchanan, was the key figure in diplomatic communication between Britain and Russia during the July Crisis and his performance has drawn diverse comments over the decades. This article examines Buchanan's performance, arguing that he attempted to preserve peace for a time and does not deserve some of the criticisms levelled at him. 

The full article can be found at John W Young, 'Sir George Buchanan and the July Crisis', International History Review, Vol. 40, No. 1 (2018), pp. 206-24.