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The following sketches are of course intentionally confined to persons now living. They cannot therefore exhaust all the personal forces of the period; seeing that many of these continue to be operative after the individuals in which they were embodied have passed away.
For the reason just stated, though the book was still being written while Mr. Gladstone yet breathed, the anticipated issue of his illness rendered it more appropriate to the scheme of the little volume to recognize his surviving influence on all departments of public life in an estimate of more than one among his followers and pupils, e. 9. Lord Welby and Sir William Harcourt.
Sir Edward burne-j ones cannot see the words about himself which it was hoped might meet his eye. His lamented death occurred only after the book had been printed. The remarks under his name deal with other artists than himself as influenced by him; they may.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of vivid biographical sketches of prominent British figures during the reign of Queen Victoria. The author gives us glimpses into the lives of such notables as Robert Cecil, Lord Salisbury, the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and Lord Rosebery, capturing their characteristics through thoughtful anecdotes. By delving into the personal forces which influenced their public lives, the author casts light on the complex social and political landscape of Victorian England. The book delves into the private lives of influential people, revealing the intersection of their personal experiences and public roles, offering a fresh understanding of the personal forces that shaped Victorian society. Through vivid anecdotes and insightful analysis, this book offers a rich tapestry of Victorian personalities and their impact on the era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331507321_0
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