Aldous, Richard

The Lion and the Unicorn

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ISBN 13:
9781844133123
author:
Aldous, Richard
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pimlico
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
153 mm X 234 mm
Genre:
Biography: general
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£16.89

Description

The Lion and the Unicorn: Gladstone Vs Disraeli A gripping account of one of Victorian Britain's most intense rivalries. Richard Aldous masterfully recreates the dramatic confrontation between two men who embodied opposing ideologies, their hatred running deep and personal. Their battle for dominance was a defining moment in British history, with the nation's future hanging in the balance. The vitriolic duel between Gladstone and Disraeli electrified Victorians, making it easy to see why Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass featured these two adversaries as warring lion and unicorn 'fighting for the crown'. Aldous brings a vivid narrative style to this pivotal story, breathing new life into a familiar tale that is essential reading for anyone interested in Britain's island history.

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