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OverviewThomas Creevey (1768–1838) was a Whig politician, diarist and letter-writer, whose papers provide an important source for the history of the early nineteenth century. Although a relatively poor man, he was adept at making friends with important people, and received hospitality and financial help from them. His letters are full of gossip, often indiscreet, giving a vivid picture of the society and politics of the day. They form an interesting comparison with the papers of his contemporaries, J. W. Croker, who as a Tory was in power for most of the period in question, and Charles Greville (both available in this series). Creevey is perhaps best remembered for his description of Brussels during Napoleon's 'Hundred Days'. This two-volume work edited by Sir Herbert Maxwell (1845–1937) was first published in 1903. Volume 2 covers the period 1820–37, and the accession of Victoria, described here as a 'homely little being'. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Thomas Creevey , Herbert MaxwellPublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) ISBN: 9781139177115ISBN 10: 1139177117 Publication Date: 05 May 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of Contents1. 1821. Queen Caroline's establishment; 2. 1822. Creevey's activity; 3. 1823–4. A young lady's letters; 4. 1825–6. Two Scottish divines; 5. 1817. Liverpool's last illness; 6. 1827–8. Return to Croxteth; 7. 1828. An obsequious cicerone; 8. 1829. Catholic emancipation; 9. 1830–1. Brougham's literary schemes; 10. 1832–3. The prospects of the Bill; 11. 1833. The Court at Windsor; 12. 1834. Creevey's office threatened; 13. 1835–6. Creevey as an onlooker; 14. 1837–8. Death of Mrs. Fitzherbert; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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