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Qualities, and the means by which he rose to the exalted position of Prime Minister. Peel had not those fasci nating endowments which appeal to the dramatic sense in man the highest eloquence was denied him 5 there was nothing romantic, either in the cast of his mind or the circumstances by which he was surrounded, that could stimulate the imagination. If we depict him, it must not be with the brilliant colours of a Titian, but rather with the homely traits of a Teniers. A wise adaptability was one of the root causes of his success. He was a political philo Sopher of the most practical type. He united in himself many of the best characteristics of his countrymen, and was the product of several generations of typical English men He was not a statesman fitted to control the destinies of a nation in moments of supreme peril, and could never have grappled, for example, with the power and resources of a Napoleon. He rose to distinction at a period when England had ceased to be distracted by foreign wars - when she had arrived at a time of transition, and the people clamoured loudly for domestic reforms. Such a period needs rather the sagacious than the origi native statesman, and in every sense Peel was admirably fitted for this new departure in public affairs. He Peel family, which originally had a settlement in Yorkshire, migrated about the year 1600 to Lancashire, where one William Peele established himself near to Blackburn. This ancestor of the future statesman belonged to one of those families of English yeomanry, the members of which have been described as happy in.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1331496543
- ISBN 13 9781331496540
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages220
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This insightful biography details the remarkable life and political career of Sir Robert Peel, a prominent British statesman who held various critical roles during a transformative period in British history marked by domestic reforms and international conflict. As a close ally of Prime Minister Lord Liverpool, Peel's sharp intellect and dedication to his work enabled him to rise through the ranks, playing a leading role in Ireland as Chief Secretary, where he implemented the controversial but ultimately influential Irish Constabulary Force. He also chaired the Committee on Currency, resulting in the resumption of cash payments in England, a fundamental reform that stabilized the nation's monetary system. The book delves into Peel's evolving views on Catholic Emancipation, a complex issue that tested his political principles and ultimately shaped his legacy. This biography offers a comprehensive account of Peel's impact on British society and politics, providing valuable insights into the evolution of the nation during the early 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331496540_0
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