Bücher von Desmond MacCarthy

Lady John Russell: A Memoir With Selections From Her Diaries And Correspondence is a book written by Desmond MacCarthy. The book is a biography of Lady John Russell, the wife of John Russell, who was a British politician and twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The book is a detailed account of Lady John Russell's life and her contributions to society.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Lady John Russell's life. The author has used a combination of her diaries and correspondence to provide an intimate account of her life. The book covers her early life, her marriage to John Russell, her involvement in politics and social causes, and her later years.The author has also included a selection of Lady John Russell's letters, which provide insight into her thoughts and opinions on various issues. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, and social issues. The book also includes photographs of Lady John Russell and her family, as well as other relevant documents.Overall, Lady John Russell: A Memoir With Selections From Her Diaries And Correspondence is an insightful and comprehensive biography of a remarkable woman. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in British society, and is a must-read for anyone interested in history or biography.Edited By Desmond Maccarthy And Agatha Russell.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.

Originally published in 1937, this book presents the content of the Leslie Stephen Lecture for that year, which was delivered by Desmond MacCarthy at Cambridge University. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the life of Leslie Stephen and literary criticism.