The Journal of John Wodehouse First Earl of Kimberley, 1862–1902

ISBN-13: 9780521623285 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 552 str.

John Wodehouse;Angus Hawkins (Pennsylvania State University);John Powell (Arizona State University)

Opis

The political journal of John Wodehouse, first Earl of Kimberley (1862-1902) is one of the finest political diaries of the last half of the nineteenth century. Born into an old Tory family, Kimberley followed his forebears in attending Eton and Christ Church, Oxford, but shocked his neighbors by adopting Liberal principles. Uniquely placed as an observer, Kimberley was the only Liberal to serve in every Cabinet of the Gladstone/Rosebery era. The Kimberley Journal is replete with humorous anecdotes, information regarding policy development, and acute observations about politicians and political situations.

Recenzje

"Hawkins and Powell have done a fine job in editing and producing the Journal....provides a succinct and penetrating account of Kimberley and his place in the Victorian political world." John Beeler, Albion

Spis treści

1. Lord Kimberley's family; 2. Editorial note; 3. Abbreviations; 4. Sources; 5. Introduction; 6. Journal: 6 May 1862–10 January 1902; Appendix: the Kimberley Memoir; Index.