The Life Of Henry Pelham, Fifth Duke Of Newcastle, 1811-1864

By John Martineau

Book Overview

The Life of Henry Pelham, Fifth Duke of Newcastle, 1811-1864 is a biography written by John Martineau. The book tells the story of Henry Pelham, who was the fifth Duke of Newcastle and a prominent figure in British politics during the 19th century. Martineau provides a detailed account of Pelham's life, from his childhood and education to his political career and personal relationships. The book covers Pelham's time as a Member of Parliament, his tenure as Secretary of State for War and the Colonies, and his role as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Martineau also explores Pelham's personal life, including his marriage to Georgina Elizabeth Portman and his relationships with other members of the aristocracy. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of Britain's most influential politicians and sheds light on the political and social landscape of the 19th century.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: 143265294X
• ISBN13: 9781432652944
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"