Books in the Library of Victorian Studies series

Sir Robert Peel - paragon or pariah? In a career spanning forty years he held the greatest offices of state including Chief Secretary to Ireland, Home Secretary, Chancellor of the Exchequer and was twice Prime Minister. This book is suitable for students interested in Conservative and mid-Victorian political history and historical biography.

William and Georgina Cowper-Temple were significant figures in nineteenth-century Britain. This book explores the Cowper-Temples' roles within Whig-Liberalism, philanthropy and social reform, and provides an insight into the private lives of two aristocrats dedicated to using their powers of influence to alleviate problems in Victorian society.

The late nineteenth century is generally thought of as a period of fervent imperial enthusiasm in Britain. However, beneath the surface there were currents of discontent. This title examines modes of thought in Late Victorian Britain that were described as anti-imperialist in the period 1878-1901.

Major new biography of forgotten Victorian politician