The Life and Times of Sir George Grey: Volume 2 - Couverture souple

Rees, William Lee

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1108039510 ISBN 13 : 9781108039512

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

William Lee Rees surveys the remarkable career of Sir George Grey, the 11th premier of New Zealand.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Published in 1892, this two-volume biography chronicles the remarkable life and career of Sir George Grey (1812–98), the 11th premier of New Zealand. William Lee Rees (1836–1912), lawyer, politician and well-known supporter of Grey, co-wrote this work with his daughter Lily, and the books outline how Grey became arguably the most influential figure during the European settlement of New Zealand in the nineteenth century. The volumes proceed chronologically and are organised by the main events in Grey's life. Volume 2 covers Grey's second governorships of Cape Colony and New Zealand, his engagement in English politics and his return to New Zealand in 1870. It concludes with an assessment of Grey's personal characteristics, successes and failures. In addition to recounting the incidents, adventures and achievements of Grey's life, Rees also conveys Grey's principles and aspirations, giving the reader an insight into the character of this servant of the empire.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1108039510
• ISBN 13: 9781108039512
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 332
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Avery; https://www.avery.fr/; ; chemin des peupliers 27; Dardilly; France