Ten Englishmen of the Nineteenth Century

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Joy, James Richard, 1863-1957

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

10 Englishmen of the 19th Century

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ten Englishmen of the Nineteenth Century" by James Richard Joy is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The work focuses on prominent figures from the 19th century England, particularly those in public life, such as politicians and military leaders, delving into their contributions and significance in shaping modern British history. Joy aims to present these individuals through biographical sketches to illuminate the larger context of their times. At the start of the book, the preface outlines the author's intentions, emphasizing a biographical approach to English history during the 19th century. Joy discusses the rationale behind his selection of ten men, who represented notable political and military developments, and he notes the absence of artists and scholars, suggesting that their roles will be addressed in other works. The introduction sets the historical scene, detailing the key events of the early 19th century, including the struggle against Napoleon, the socio-political changes, and the emerging challenges faced by England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Introduction: England in the nineteenth century

Wellington, and the struggle with Napoleon

George Canning and European affairs

Stephenson and the railway

Russell and parliamentary reform

Cobden and free trade

Peel and administrative reforms

Shaftesbury and philanthropy

Lord Palmerston and foreign relations

Gladstone and the Irish question

Beaconsfield and the British Empire.

Credits:

This eBook was produced by Ryan Ramseyer

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-06-01