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Curzon - Imperial Statesman (Paperback)
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"Elegant biography . . . a fast-moving, entertaining, and finely
written story." --Simon Schama, " The New Yorker"
George Nathaniel Curzon's controversial life in public service
stretched from the high noon of his country's empire to the
traumatized years following World War I. As viceroy of India under
Queen Victoria and foreign secretary under King George V, the
obsessive Lord Curzon left his unmistakable mark on the era. David
Gilmour's award-winning book is a brilliant assessment of Curzon's
character and achievements, offering a richly dramatic account of
the infamous long vendettas, the turbulent friendships, and the
passionate, risky love affairs that complicated and enriched his
life.
Born into the ruling class of what was then the world's greatest
power, Curzon was a fervent believer in British imperialism who
spent his life proving he was fit for the task. Often seen as
arrogant and tempestuous, he was loathed as much as he was adored,
his work disparaged as much as it was admired. In Gilmour's
well-rounded appraisal, Curzon is seen as a complex, tragic figure,
a gifted leader who saw his imperial world overshadowed at the dawn
of democracy.
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