Sidney Herbert, Lord Herbert of Lea: A Memoir, Volume 2

By Arthur Hamilton-Gordon and Baron Arthur Hamilton-Gordon Stanmore

Book Overview

The book titled ""Sidney Herbert, Lord Herbert Of Lea V2: A Memoir"" is a detailed account of the life and times of Sidney Herbert, who was a prominent British politician and statesman in the 19th century. The author of the book is Lord Stanmore, who was a close friend and colleague of Herbert.The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering the later years of Herbert's life. It provides a comprehensive overview of Herbert's career, including his role as a Member of Parliament, his appointment as Secretary of State for War, and his work in promoting social and economic reforms.The book also delves into Herbert's personal life, including his marriage to Elizabeth, the daughter of the famous poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. It explores the challenges he faced in balancing his political career with his family responsibilities, and the impact this had on his life and career.Throughout the book, Lord Stanmore provides a detailed and insightful analysis of Herbert's character, his political beliefs, and his contributions to British society. He also draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of this important historical figure.Overall, ""Sidney Herbert, Lord Herbert Of Lea V2: A Memoir"" is a must-read for anyone interested in British history, politics, and society in the 19th century. It offers a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of Britain's most influential statesmen, and sheds new light on the social and political developments of the era.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: 1163302406
• ISBN13: 9781163302408
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"