The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal, Vol. 170 (Classic Reprint)

For July, 1889-October, 1889, To Be Continued Quarterly

ISBN 10: 133471584X / ISBN 13: 9781334715846

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2024

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Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the life and political career of Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, a prominent figure in 19th-century British politics. It examines Grey's role in key events such as the Reform Bill of 1832, Catholic Emancipation, and the abolition of the slave trade, situating his contributions within the broader context of the era's political and social landscape. The author delves into Grey's complex character, highlighting his leadership qualities, unwavering adherence to Liberal principles, and his sometimes controversial positions, offering a nuanced and insightful analysis of his impact on British history. Through a detailed examination of Grey's actions and motivations, this book sheds light on the evolution of British politics and the challenges faced by its leaders during a period of significant change and reform. 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.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal, Vol. 170 (Classic Reprint)
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 133471584X
• ISBN-13: 9781334715846
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New
• Buchtyp: print-on-demand item
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • Modern History of UK and Ireland

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Excerpt from The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal, Vol. 170: For July, 1889-October, 1889, to Be Continued Quarterly

But in all the divisions in these debates, whether Grey was leading the small band of Whigs, or was abstaining from voting, the Opposition was in a hopeless minority. In one motion, for example, to Oppose the entering of the House into committee, twenty-four members only was the total strength of the Opposition, whilst about thirty was the average number of their men. Such beggarly sup port was really the most potent argument in favour of Fox's and Grey's policy of secession,' and the practical hopeless ness of all Opposition was certainly Grey's most valid excuse for his support of Fox on this point. The attractions 'of the library at St. Anne's Hill, and of the woods and hills of Howick, as compared with the vain task Of attempting to defeat the Government, or of collecting a creditable and formidable Opposition, must have weighed much - though perhaps unintentionally - ia favour of the policy of abstention from parliamentary action.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.