John Cam Hobhouse : a political life, 1819-1852
Abstract
Zegger chronicles the political life of the 19th century British radical politician.
Table of Contents
Introduction -- Profile of a politician -- Preparation for a political career -- Whigs and radicals at Westminster, 1818-1820 -- His majesty's opposition, 1820-1830 -- Revolution abroad-Spain, Greece, France -- Select vestries bill of 1831 -- A decade of liberalism and humanitarianism -- His majesty's minister -- The Melbourne years -- Politician and peer, 1842-1852 President of the board of control -- The Indian empire, 1846-1852 --Conclusion.