The Life Of Lord Courtney

By G.P. Gooch

Book Overview

The Life of Lord Courtney is a biographical work written by G. P. Gooch that details the life of Leonard Courtney, a prominent British politician and economist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book follows Courtney's life from his early years in rural Cornwall to his rise to political prominence as a member of Parliament and later as a member of the House of Lords. It explores Courtney's political philosophy, which was characterized by a commitment to social justice and economic reform, and his role in shaping British policy on issues such as education, labor, and international relations. The book also delves into Courtney's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, and his struggles with depression and illness. Overall, The Life of Lord Courtney provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of Britain's most influential thinkers and politicians of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.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: 1162745037
• ISBN13: 9781162745039
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 640 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"