Description

Lord Melbourne is a biography of William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, written by Henry Dunckley and originally published in 1890. Melbourne was a prominent British politician who served as Prime Minister twice in the early 19th century, and was also a close friend and mentor to Queen Victoria during her early years on the throne. Dunckley's biography delves into Melbourne's personal and political life, exploring his relationships with other key figures of the time, including his wife Lady Caroline Lamb (who famously had an affair with Lord Byron), the Duke of Wellington, and the young Queen Victoria. The book also provides insights into Melbourne's political beliefs and actions, including his support for parliamentary reform and his efforts to manage the tensions between Britain and its colonies. Overall, Lord Melbourne offers a comprehensive and detailed look at the life and career of one of Britain's most influential politicians of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.