The Web of Empire: A Diary of the Imperial Tour of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in 1901 (1902 First Edition) by Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace is a detailed contemporary account of the 1901 Imperial tour of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (later King George V and Queen Mary). Written by the Assistant Private Secretary who accompanied the royal party, the book provides a rare insider’s perspective on one of the most significant diplomatic tours of the British Empire.
 
Richly illustrated by Chevalier de Martino and Sydney P. Hall, the volume documents the royal visits across the Empire, offering descriptions of ceremonies, colonial society, and the political significance of the tour. Combining travel narrative, imperial history, and official observation, this illustrated first edition is an important collectible for those interested in British royal history, colonial history, and early 20th-century travel literature.
 
A desirable addition to collections focusing on the British Empire, royal tours, and illustrated historical works.