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The Life and Letters of George William Frederick, Fourth Earl of Clarendon, K. G., G. C. B, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Diligent hands have dealt pretty thoroughly with the annals of the nineteenth century, and the reading public are in possession of memoirs of nearly all the outstanding figures in that age. The question has often been asked why none has been undertaken of the fourth Earl of Clarendon, to whom was entrusted the conduct of foreign affairs at very critical periods in the vicissitudes of Empire. To that question I am unable to supply an answer; and, while feeling that it is most meet that there should no longer be this blank in the written memorials of Victorian statesmen, it has not been without misgiving that I have accepted the invitation to fill it. I was confronted by the limit which Dr. Johnson sought to impose upon biographers (which, however, he himself overstepped as author of The Lives of the Poets). Nobody,' he told Boswell, can write the life of a man but those who have eat [sic] and drunk and lived in social intercourse with him.'
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This biography delves into the life of George William Frederick Villiers, the fourth Earl of Clarendon and a prominent British diplomat during the Victorian era. The book traces Villiers' lineage back to renowned statesmen and historians, providing a glimpse into the historical and aristocratic context of his life. It examines Villiers' education at Cambridge and his early career in diplomacy, highlighting his role in the Quadruple Alliance and his service as minister to Spain during the Carlist civil war. Through Villiers' extensive correspondence, the book sheds light on his political beliefs, his diplomatic strategies, and his personal relationships. The author explores Villiers' tenure as Lord Privy Seal and Foreign Secretary under Lord John Russell, analyzing his contributions to British foreign policy and his involvement in significant events such as the Eastern Question and the Crimean War. The book offers a comprehensive account of Villiers' life and career, providing valuable insights into the complexities of British diplomacy and the political landscape of the Victorian 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 # 9781333447953_0
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