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The Prime Minister

The Prime Minister

Trollope, Anthony

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Classic FictionGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction

ISBN10: 141917858X
ISBN13: 9781419178580
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 696
Weight: 2.62
Height: 1.50 Width: 7.48 Depth: 9.30
Language: English
The Prime Minister is a political novel written by Anthony Trollope, first published in 1876. The story follows the life of Plantagenet Palliser, a wealthy and influential politician who rises to become the Prime Minister of England. Palliser's political career is shaped by his personal relationships, including his marriage to Lady Glencora, who struggles with the constraints of her social position and her own desires.As Palliser navigates the complex world of British politics, he must confront a variety of challenges, including corruption, scandal, and personal rivalries. Along the way, he must also balance his duties as a public figure with his obligations to his family and friends.The Prime Minister is a richly detailed and meticulously crafted novel that explores the complexities of power, politics, and personal relationships in Victorian England. Trollope's vivid characters and intricate plotlines make for a compelling read that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, political history, or the art of storytelling.For myself, ' said Lopez, 'I can conceive no vainer object of ambition than a seat in the British Parliament. What does any man gain by it? The few are successful work very hard for little pay and no thanks, --or nearly equally hard for no pay and as little thanks. The many who fail sit idly for hours, undergoing the weary task of listening to platitudes, and enjoy in return the now absolutely valueless privilege of having MP written on their letters.'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 wor

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