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 Reihenfolge der Bücher
Sir Archibald Alison war ein schottischer Anwalt und Historiker, bekannt für seine prominenten juristischen Ernennungen. Sein literarisches Werk konzentrierte sich auf Geschichte und Rechtsgeschichte, wobei er die komplexen sozialen und politischen Ereignisse seiner Zeit untersuchte. Alison's Stil zeichnete sich durch seine analytische Tiefe und umfangreiche Forschung aus und bot den Lesern eine detaillierte Perspektive auf historische Prozesse. Seine Schriften spiegeln ein Interesse an der Untersuchung der Entwicklung von Gesellschaft und Rechtssystemen wider.






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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.
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Travels in France, During the Years 1814-15; Volume II
- 336 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
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.
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The Principles of Population: And Their Connection With Human Happiness; Volume 1
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- 21 Lesestunden
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The Principles of Population, and Their Connection With Human Happiness; Volume 2
- 560 Seiten
- 20 Lesestunden
- 2022
Practice of the Criminal law of Scotland
- 768 Seiten
- 27 Lesestunden
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Lives of Lord Castlereagh and Sir Charles Strewart; Volume III
- 386 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
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Essays on the Nature and Principles of Taste; 4th Ed.; 1
- 422 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
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History of Europe From the Commencement of the French Revolution in 1789
- 558 Seiten
- 20 Lesestunden
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History of Europe, 1815-1852
- 436 Seiten
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