The Journal of John Wodehouse First Earl of Kimberley, 1862-1902

by John Wodehouse, Angus Hawkins, John Powell

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521623285
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	05/14/1998
Series:	Camden Fifth Series , #9
Pages:	552
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.82(h) x 1.30(d)

Table of Contents

1. Lord Kimberley's family; 2. Editorial note; 3. Abbreviations; 4. Sources; 5. Introduction; 6. Journal: 6 May 1862–10 January 1902; Appendix: the Kimberley Memoir; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"Hawkins and Powell have done a fine job in editing and producing the Journal....provides a succinct and penetrating account of Kimberley and his place in the Victorian political world." John Beeler, Albion

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