History Of Our Own Times From The Accession Of Queen Victoria To The General Election Of 1880, Volume III

History of Our Own Times From the Accession of Queen Victoria to the General Election of 1880, Volume III

by Justin McCarthy

This volume of Justin McCarthy's comprehensive work chronicles the pivotal years of Victorian Britain from 1856 to 1880. It delves into the tumultuous events that shaped the era, including the Second Opium War, the Indian Rebellion, the rise of Disraeli and Rothschild, and the death of Prince Albert. The book also explores the impact of the American Civil War on Britain, the increasing influence of Lord Palmerston's diplomacy, and the emergence of Bismarck and Prussian power on the European stage. McCarthy provides a detailed and insightful account of these key events, shedding light on the complexities of Victorian society and politics.

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