9780282012250 - English Statesmen Since the Peace of 1815 (Classic Reprint) von Kebbel, Thomas Edward (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book profiles six influential 19th-century British statesmen and their pivotal contributions to domestic and international policy. By examining their lives and decisions, the author illustrates how the United Kingdom transitioned from a global superpower into a nation focused on internal reforms. The book traces the development of foreign policy from the Napoleonic Wars and the Holy Alliance through the Crimean War and the rise of national self-determination. Domestically, it follows major reforms to the criminal justice system, religious laws, and the economy, as well as the expansion of voting rights. The author argues that the statesmen profiled â" Castlereagh, Canning, Palmerston, Russell, Peel, and Gladstone â" had an enduring impact not only on Britain but on the wider course of European history. 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. print-on-demand item.