Life Of Viscount Palmerston (1888)

By Lloyd Charles Sanders

Book Overview

The Life of Viscount Palmerston is a biography written by Lloyd Charles Sanders in 1888. The book details the life of Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice during the mid-19th century. The biography begins with Palmerston's early life, including his education at Harrow and Cambridge, before delving into his political career. Sanders covers Palmerston's time as a Member of Parliament, Foreign Secretary, and ultimately, Prime Minister. Throughout the book, Sanders provides insight into Palmerston's political views and actions, including his support of free trade, his opposition to the Corn Laws, and his involvement in foreign affairs, particularly in relation to European politics. The biography also explores Palmerston's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. Sanders offers a glimpse into Palmerston's personality, painting him as a charismatic and often controversial figure. Overall, The Life of Viscount Palmerston is a comprehensive biography of one of Britain's most prominent statesmen of the 19th century, offering a detailed account of his life and legacy.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: 1164893475
• ISBN13: 9781164893479
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"