Publisher's Synopsis
The Political Life of the Right Honorable Sir Robert Peel V1: An Analytical Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and political career of Sir Robert Peel, a prominent British statesman who served as Prime Minister twice in the mid-19th century. Written by Thomas Doubleday, this book provides a detailed analysis of Peel's early life, education, and entry into politics, as well as his major achievements and controversies during his time in office.The book covers Peel's tenure as Home Secretary, where he implemented significant reforms in law enforcement and criminal justice, and his leadership of the Conservative Party, which he helped to modernize and rebrand as the ""Conservative and Unionist Party."" It also delves into Peel's controversial decision to repeal the Corn Laws, which led to the split of the Conservative Party and his eventual resignation as Prime Minister.Doubleday draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Peel's personal papers and correspondence, to provide a nuanced and detailed portrait of this influential figure in British history. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Peel's life and career, and includes a detailed bibliography for further reading.Overall, The Political Life of the Right Honorable Sir Robert Peel V1: An Analytical Biography offers a thorough and engaging account of one of Britain's most important political figures, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of British politics and government.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.
