An autobiographical reference book about the life and times of Vladimir Vladimirovitch Mouravieff-Apostol-Korobyine, a Russian Nobleman and Diplomat who lived from 1864 to 1937. His great uncle was the last Decembrists and his paternal side can be traced directly to Ghengis Kahn. His postings prior to the Great War in places like Berlin, Serbia and Budapest provide interesting insights to these turbulent times.