Historical Characters V2: Talleyrand, Cobbett, Mackintosh, Canning (1868)

By Henry Lytton Earle Bulwer

Book Overview

Historical Characters V2: Talleyrand, Cobbett, Mackintosh, Canning (1868) is a book written by Henry Lytton Bulwer. It is a collection of biographies of four historical figures: Charles-Maurice Talleyrand, William Cobbett, James Mackintosh, and George Canning. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of these four individuals, who were prominent figures in the political and intellectual spheres of their time. Talleyrand was a French diplomat and politician who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and later King Louis XVIII. Cobbett was an English journalist and politician who was known for his radical views and criticism of the government. Mackintosh was a Scottish lawyer, philosopher, and politician who was involved in the abolitionist movement and the fight for civil liberties. Canning was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister and played a key role in the foreign policy of his country.The biographies in the book are based on extensive research and provide a comprehensive view of the lives and careers of these historical figures. The book also includes insights into the political and social climate of the time, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the context in which these individuals lived and worked.Overall, Historical Characters V2: Talleyrand, Cobbett, Mackintosh, Canning (1868) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of politics and intellectual thought in the 19th century.In Two Volumes.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: 1165492571
• ISBN13: 9781165492572
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"