Recollections, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Morley, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1334933987 ISBN 13: 9781334933981

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

A behind‑the‑scenes look at political reform and imperial governance through Morley’s eyes. This volume collects the correspondence and reflections that shaped a pivotal era in British history.

Recollections by John, Viscount Morley, O.M. and Fellow of All, offers a documentary feel of high‑level politics. The excerpts focus on ministerial changes, the opening stages of reform, and the delicate balance between policy, party, and public opinion. Readers glimpse strategy, doubt, and diplomacy as officials navigate imperial responsibilities and domestic pressures.

Designed for readers with an interest in late 19th‑ and early 20th‑century governance, the book provides a window into decision‑making, long‑term planning, and the pace of reform across India, Ireland, and the wider empire. The tone stays measured, with emphasis on collected judgment rather than sensationalism.

• Insights into cabinet dynamics and the timing of major policy shifts.


• Discussions on the role of Native Members and executive councils in governance.


• Notes on defense planning and frontier administration.


• Personal reflections on the challenges of reform and imperial responsibility.

Ideal for readers of political history, memoirs of public service, and anyone curious about how empire‑level decisions were shaped in real time.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1334933987
• ISBN 13: 9781334933981
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 410
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