David Brown
Palmerston
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300177961
- author:
- David Brown
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 584
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.4 x 5 cm
- Genre:
- Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lord Palmerston: A Biography by David Brown A comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds new light on the life and legacy of Lord Palmerston, one of Victorian politics' most charismatic figures. This book draws on unprecedented research in Palmerston's personal archives to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of his foreign policy achievements, domestic political activity, and private life. Through its exploration of the milieu of Palmerston's times, this biography pinpoints the significant contributions he made to the making of modern Britain. From his struggles with prominent politicians to his role in shaping liberalism and the Liberal Party, Brown's work offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal period in British history. By examining Palmerston's life and career, Brown provides a rich and insightful study that will appeal to anyone interested in Victorian politics, British history, or the development of modern liberalism.