Eminent Victorians

Eminent Victorians

Lytton Strachey

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104860790
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Eminent Victorians is a historical biography written by Lytton Strachey in 1918. The book is divided into four parts, each exploring the lives and accomplishments of four influential figures from the Victorian era: Cardinal Manning, Dr. Arnold, Florence Nightingale, and General Gordon. The first section focuses on Cardinal Manning, who was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and played a significant role in the Catholic revival in England. Strachey examines Manning’s life and career, including his conversion to Catholicism, his involvement in social and political issues, and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time. The second section explores the life of Dr. Arnold, who was the headmaster of Rugby School and a prominent educational reformer. Strachey examines Arnold’s influence on the education system in England, his religious beliefs, and his personal life. The third section focuses on Florence Nightingale, a nurse who is best known for her work during the Crimean War. Strachey explores Nightingale’s life and career, including her contributions to the field of nursing, her advocacy for healthcare reform, and her personal struggles with illness and depression. The final section of the book examines General Gordon, a military leader and colonial administrator who is best known for his role in the Siege of Khartoum. Strachey explores Gordon’s military career, his political beliefs, and his relationship with the British government. Overall, Eminent Victorians provides a detailed and engaging look at four influential figures from the Victorian era, shedding light on their lives, accomplishments, and impact on British society and culture.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.

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