The Great Rivalry: Gladstone & Disraeli
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1. Verfasser: Leonard, R. L., (Richard Lawrence) (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London I.B. Tauris 2013
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Beschreibung:List of plates; Preface; Note on titles and the House of Commons; Prologue: The night of 16-17 December 1852; 1. Benjamin Disraeli, early life, 1804-41; 2. William Ewart, Gladstone, early life 1809-41; 3. Peel and the great Tory split, 1841-7; 4. Party realignment, 1847-52; 5. The Palmerston era begins, 1853-8; 6. Derby again, but then 'Pam' goes on and on ... 1858-65; 7. The struggle for reform, 1865-8; 8. Power -- at last, 1868-74; 9. The rise and fall of 'Beaconsfieldism', 1874-81; 10. Gladstone alone, 1881-98; 11. The final reckoning; Notes; Select bibliography; Index
Benjamin Disraeli and William Ewart Gladstone are without doubt the two most iconic figures of Victorian politics. Their distinctly different personalities and policies led to 28 years of bitter political rivalry. For the first time, this book provides the full story of their rivalry and its origins, comparing the upbringing, education and personalities of the two leaders, as well as their political careers. Dick Leonard considers the impact of religion on the two men, their contrasting oratorical skills, their attitudes to political and social reform, foreign affairs and imperialism as well a
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