Victorian worthies : sixteen biographies by George Henry Blore

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Author Blore, George Henry, 1870-1960
LoC No. 21006261
Title Victorian worthies : sixteen biographies
Contents Introduction: The Victorian era -- Thomas Carlyle, prophet -- Sir Robert Peel, statesman -- Sir Charles Napier, soldier -- The Earl of Shaftesbury, philanthropist -- Lord Lawrence, administrator -- John Bright, tribune -- Charles Dickens, novelist and social reformer -- Lord Tennyson, poet -- Charles Kingsley, parish priest -- George Frederick Watts, artist -- Bishop Patteson, missionary -- Sir Robert Morier, diplomatist -- Lord Lister, surgeon -- William Morris, craftsman -- John Richard Green, historian -- Cecil Rhodes, colonist -- Index.
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Summary "Victorian Worthies: Sixteen Biographies" by George Henry Blore is a collection of biographical sketches written in the early 20th century. The book presents profiles of significant figures from the Victorian era, including influential statesmen, artists, and social reformers, aimed primarily at educating schoolboys about these historical personalities and their contributions to society. The opening of the work provides an introduction to the Victorian era's character and significance, setting the stage for the subsequent biographies. Blore emphasizes the importance of understanding the lives of notable individuals who shaped history, highlighting their virtues and the impact they had on the world. He outlines his intentions for the collection, noting that it serves as a supplement to a broader civics education, illustrating the spirit of public service through concrete examples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class CT: History: Biography
Subject Great Britain -- Biography
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- Biography
Subject Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 20196
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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