Life Of Lord Lawrence V1

By R. Bosworth Smith

Book Overview

The book ""Life of Lord Lawrence V1"" is a biographical work written by R. Bosworth Smith. It chronicles the life and achievements of Lord Lawrence, a prominent British statesman and administrator who served in India during the 19th century. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering Lawrence's early life and career leading up to his appointment as Governor-General of India in 1864. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of Lawrence's life and work. The book also explores the political and social context of Lawrence's time in India, including the challenges he faced in dealing with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and the ongoing tensions between British colonial authorities and the Indian population. Overall, ""Life of Lord Lawrence V1"" offers a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in British colonial history.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: 1430444282
• ISBN13: 9781430444282
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"