Lord John Russell by Stuart J. Reid
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"Lord John Russell" by Stuart J. Reid is a historical biography written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and political career of Lord John Russell, a prominent statesman during Queen Victoria's reign, focusing on his efforts in parliamentary reform and his significant contributions to British politics. The biography not only captures Russell's public life but also provides personal insights into the character that drove his political ambitions.
The opening of the biography introduces Russell's early years and upbringing, detailing his family background and educational experiences. It recounts his formative years marked by his intrigues in political thought during school and university, alongside his travels in Europe, which helped shape his views on liberty and governance. With a focus on the influences and events that molded his political viewpoints, the beginning establishes a foundation for understanding Lord John Russell's eventual rise in the House of Commons and his commitment to civil liberties, setting the stage for his later challenges in advocating for reform in a tumultuous political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Reid, Stuart J. (Stuart Johnson), 1848-1927 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01019063 |
| Title | Lord John Russell |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Susan Skinner, Emanuela Piasentini, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Prime ministers -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Russell, John Russell, Earl, 1792-1878 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27553 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27553-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 887 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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