The dramatic confrontation between the two 'mighty opposites' of the Victorian age, brilliantly recreated by a talented young historian.
Richard Aldous was the Head of History and Archives at University College, Dublin for 15 years. His many books include a critically acclaimed biography of Gladstone and Disraeli, and the no. 1 bestselling Great Irish Speeches. He writes for publications including the New York Times and Irish Times, and is a regular contributor to television and radio on both sides of the Atlantic. He is currently the Eugene Meyer Professor of British History and Literature at Bard College in New York.
A first-class historical drama, expertly told.
*Literary Review*
Engaging and highly entertaining.
*Sunday Times*
A hugely enjoyable joint biography.
*Independent*
Aldous does a splendid job of gleaning the ears of corn from
earlier studies.
*Daily Telegraph*
A romp... a startling reworking of traditional views... Aldous has
written an entertaining and thought-provoking book that reads like
a novel.
*Spectator*
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