Hawkins, Angus ; & Powell, John ; editors: [Kimberley, John Wodehouse, Earl of (1826-1902)]
The Journal of John Wodehouse, First Earl of Kimberley, for 1862-1902
Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1997. orig.boards. 22x14cm, xxii,530 pp. Series: Camden fifth series, v. 9.. Minor rubbing. VG.
¶ The political journal of John Wodehouse, first Earl of Kimberley (1862-1902) is one of the finest political diaries of the last half of the nineteenth century. Born into an old Tory family, Kimberley followed his forebears in attending Eton and Christ Church, Oxford, but shocked his neighbors by adopting Liberal principles. Uniquely placed as an observer, Kimberley was the only Liberal to serve in every Cabinet of the Gladstone/ Rosebery era. The Kimberley Journal is replete with humorous anecdotes, information regarding policy development, and acute observations about politicians and political situations" - Publisher's description.
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Keywords: British Political History, Great Britain, Liberal Party, Liberalism, Politics, Diaries, W.E. Gladstone, ,