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The Political Principles of Some Notable Prime Ministers of the Nineteenth Century: A Series of Lectures Delivered in King's College, University of Lo
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Political BiographiesGeneral Political ScienceBritish History
ISBN13: 9781025925646
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Political Principles of Some Notable Prime Ministers of the Nineteenth Century offers an illuminating exploration into the ideologies and governing philosophies that shaped Great Britain during one of its most transformative centuries. Edited by the distinguished historian F. J. C. Hearnshaw, this collection of lectures, delivered at King's College, University of London, provides a deep academic dive into the lives and political strategies of the era's most influential leaders.
The work examines the diverse political landscapes of the 1800s, analyzing how figures such as Canning, Peel, Palmerston, Disraeli, and Gladstone navigated the complex challenges of an expanding empire, the Industrial Revolution, and significant social reform. Each entry serves as a critical assessment of the principles-ranging from traditional Toryism and burgeoning Liberalism to radicalism-that guided these statesmen in their pursuit of national interest and international influence.
By synthesizing historical analysis with biographical insights, this volume serves as a vital resource for students of British history and political science. It captures the intellectual rigor of early 20th-century scholarship while shedding light on the foundations of modern democratic governance. The Political Principles of Some Notable Prime Ministers of the Nineteenth Century remains an essential study for anyone seeking to understand the legacy of Victorian statesmanship and the evolution of the British parliamentary system.
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