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Lord Palmerston: A Biography (1865)

Lord Palmerston: A Biography (1865)

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ISBN10: 1104156725
ISBN13: 9781104156725
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 4 2009
Pages: 192
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lord Palmerston: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, a prominent British politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister twice in the mid-19th century. Written by John McGilchrist and originally published in 1865, the book covers Palmerston's upbringing, education, and early political career, as well as his tenure as Foreign Secretary and his later years as Prime Minister. The biography delves into Palmerston's political philosophy, his views on foreign policy, and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Queen Victoria, Napoleon III, and Abraham Lincoln. McGilchrist also explores Palmerston's personal life, including his marriage and his reputation as a ladies' man. Overall, Lord Palmerston: A Biography provides a detailed and engaging portrait of one of Britain's most influential politicians, shedding light on his accomplishments, controversies, and enduring legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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