This two-volume biography is a comprehensive and authoritative account of the lives of Lord Castlereagh and Sir Charles Stewart, two of the most influential statesmen of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Alison's work provides a detailed examination of the political and personal lives of these two men, and situates their careers within the broader context of contemporary European history. Drawing on an array of primary sources and contemporary accounts, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the politics and diplomacy of the Napoleonic era.
Archibald Alison Orden de los libros
Sir Archibald Alison fue un abogado e historiador escocés, conocido por sus prominentes nombramientos legales. Su obra literaria se centró en la historia y la historia legal, explorando los complejos eventos sociales y políticos de su tiempo. El estilo de Alison se caracterizó por su profundidad de análisis e investigación exhaustiva, ofreciendo a los lectores una perspectiva detallada de los procesos históricos. Sus escritos reflejan un interés en la comprensión de la evolución de la sociedad y los sistemas legales.






- 2023
- 2023
A comprehensive history of Scotland from the earliest times up until the late 19th century. The book covers major events such as the Wars of Independence and the Jacobite rebellions, as well as the economic and social changes that shaped Scotland's development.
- 2023
Travels in France, During the Years 1814-15; Volume II
- 336 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
Alison's travelogue offers a fascinating glimpse into post-Napoleonic France. As an observer of both society and politics, he provides a nuanced account of the country's transition from war to peace. His observations on French culture, architecture, and cuisine are also of great interest to modern readers.
- 2022
The Principles of Population: And Their Connection With Human Happiness; Volume 1
- 596 páginas
- 21 horas de lectura
- 2022
The Principles of Population, and Their Connection With Human Happiness; Volume 2
- 560 páginas
- 20 horas de lectura
- 2022
Practice of the Criminal law of Scotland
- 768 páginas
- 27 horas de lectura
- 2022
Lives of Lord Castlereagh and Sir Charles Strewart; Volume III
- 386 páginas
- 14 horas de lectura
- 2021
Essays on the Nature and Principles of Taste; 4th Ed.; 1
- 422 páginas
- 15 horas de lectura
- 2019
History of Europe From the Commencement of the French Revolution in 1789
- 558 páginas
- 20 horas de lectura
- 2019
History of Europe, 1815-1852
- 436 páginas
- 16 horas de lectura
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