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- One of the few authoritative and uptodate books on this leading nineteenthcentury British political figure Not only reviews the life of Palmerston but reassesses his contribution to the nineteenth century from a fresh perspective Takes into account recent scholarship and significant revisionist approaches
Part of the book series: British History in Perspective (BHP)
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However, as Paul R. Ziegler's compelling biography shows, the 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a man of contradictions. Despite his aristocratic roots and playboy image, Palmerston was a tireless public servant and a meticulous planner, who identified himself with the people and became their natural spokesperson - a role which culminated in his eventual election as Prime Minister. Whilst fearing the advent of democracy, he was willing to experiment with reform; and although seemingly averse to the onrush of modernity, he nevertheless seized the initiative both at home and abroad in leading his nation into the future.
Taking into account recent scholarship and revisionist approaches, Ziegler authoritatively reviews the life of this well-known political figure and reassesses his contribution to the nineteenth century - demonstrating that, in facing new challenges, Palmerston adjusted himself to the times and helped to usher Britain into the modern age.
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Book Title: Palmerston
Authors: Paul R. Ziegler
Series Title: British History in Perspective
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4039-4039-1
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2003
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 156
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave
Topics: History of Britain and Ireland