| Author |
Ellenborough, Edward Law, Earl of, 1790-1871 |
| Editor |
Colchester, Reginald Charles Edward Abbot, 3d Baron, 1842-1919 |
| Title |
A Political Diary, 1828-1830, Volume II
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| Alternate Title |
Lord Ellenborough's Diary, Volume II
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Robert Fite and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"A Political Diary, 1828-1830, Volume II" by Edward Law, Earl of Ellenborough, is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume of the diary offers an insider's perspective on the political climate and events occurring in Britain during a significant transitional period, particularly focusing on key legislative debates and discussions surrounding the Catholic Relief Bill and other political matters of the time. The opening of the diary begins on April 1, 1829, revealing the inner workings of government decisions and interactions amongst leading political figures, including the Duke of Wellington and various lords and bishops. Ellenborough captures the tension surrounding parliamentary debates, such as the contentious Franchise Bill and the implications of the Catholic Relief Bill. He details meetings, speeches, and the political maneuvering necessary to navigate the challenges of governance amid growing public and internal dissent, setting the stage for the political dynamics that would shape future policies in Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1820-1830
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10693 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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