Life Of The Celebrated Lord Brougham (1868)

The book Life Of The Celebrated Lord Brougham was written by two authors Winthrop Mackworth Praed and Walter Savage Landor and was published in 1868. The book is a biography of Henry Brougham 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux a prominent British statesman and lawyer who lived from 1778 to 1868. The book covers Brougham's life from his childhood in Edinburgh Scotland to his rise to prominence as a lawyer and politician in London. The authors describe Brougham's education at the University of Edinburgh and his early legal career including his involvement in the abolition of the slave trade.The book also covers Brougham's political career including his time as a Member of Parliament and his role in the passing of the Reform Act of 1832. The authors also delve into Brougham's personal life including his marriage and relationships with other prominent figures of the time such as William Wilberforce and Queen Victoria.Throughout the book Praed and Landor provide a detailed and comprehensive account of Brougham's life and achievements as well as his flaws and controversies. The book is written in a formal and academic style with extensive footnotes and references to primary sources. Overall Life Of The Celebrated Lord Brougham is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British history politics and law and provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most influential figures of the 19th century.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.