George Canning And His Times

By Augustus Stapleton

Book Overview

""George Canning and His Times"" is a biography written by Augustus Granville Stapleton that explores the life and political career of George Canning, a prominent British statesman who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book delves into Canning's childhood, education, and early political ambitions, as well as his rise to power within the British government. It also examines Canning's role in key events of his time, such as the Napoleonic Wars and the abolition of the slave trade. Throughout the book, Stapleton provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Canning, highlighting his strengths as a leader and his flaws as a man. Overall, ""George Canning and His Times"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Britain's most important political figures, and sheds light on the tumultuous period in which he lived.""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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163640166
• ISBN13: 9781163640166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 622 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"