The Life Of Lord Curzon: Being The Authorized Biography Of George Nathaniel Marquess Curzon Of Kedleston (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163163771)

""The Life of Lord Curzon"" is a detailed and comprehensive biography of George Nathaniel Curzon, the Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, written by the Earl of Ronaldshay. Curzon was a prominent British politician and statesman in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as Viceroy of India, Foreign Secretary, and Leader of the House of Lords. The book covers his life from his birth in 1859 to his death in 1925, exploring his upbringing, education, political career, and personal life. Ronaldshay draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Curzon's own diaries and letters, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this complex and fascinating figure. The book also offers insights into the political and social context of the time, including the challenges of British imperialism, the impact of World War I, and the changing role of the aristocracy in British society. Overall, ""The Life of Lord Curzon"" is a rich and engaging biography that sheds light on one of the most important figures of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Earl Of Ronaldshay
ISBN-10: 1163163775
ISBN-13: 9781163163771
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d