The Greville Memoirs, Part 3 (of 3), Volume 2 (of 2) A Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria from 1852 to 1860

"The Greville Memoirs, Part 3 (of 3), Volume 2 (of 2)" by Charles Greville is a journal offering a look at the reign of Queen Victoria from 1852 to 1860. Told from the perspective of a Clerk of the Council, the story looks at the political climate with key figures such as Lord Palmerston and Mr. Disraeli, along with the relationships between France, Russia, and other countries. It starts with the peace talks with Russia and the role of France, filled with personal thoughts and conversations with important people, showing the urgency and uncertainty of the time. The book paints a picture of political moves, global negotiations, and their effects on how people felt and how the country was run.