A Diary Of Two Parliaments: The Disraeli Parliament, 1874-1880 (1885)

By Henry William Lucy and Viscount Herbert John Gladsto Gladstone

Book Overview

A Diary of Two Parliaments: The Disraeli Parliament, 1874-1880 is a historical book written by Henry William Lucy and published in 1885. The book is a detailed account of the proceedings of the British Parliament during the time of Benjamin Disraeli's tenure as Prime Minister. The author, Henry William Lucy, was a journalist and a member of Parliament himself. He kept a diary during his time in Parliament, which he later used to write this book. The book covers the political and social events of the period, including the political maneuvering of Disraeli's government, the passing of significant legislation, and the debates and controversies that arose in Parliament.The book is divided into two parts, each covering a different Parliament. The first part covers the Parliament of 1874-1880, which was dominated by Disraeli's Conservative government. The second part covers the Parliament of 1880-1885, which saw the rise of William Ewart Gladstone's Liberal government.Overall, A Diary of Two Parliaments: The Disraeli Parliament, 1874-1880 provides a fascinating insight into the workings of the British Parliament during a crucial period in its history. It is a valuable resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in British politics and society in the late 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163920479
• ISBN13: 9781163920473
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 530 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"