A Political Diary, 1828-1830, Volume II

"A Political Diary, 1828-1830, Volume II" by Edward Law, Earl of Ellenborough, puts you in the room as historical events unfold. Through diary entries starting in April 1829, readers witness a turbulent era of British politics, with a special interest on the debates and decisions surrounding the Catholic Relief Bill. The diary gives detailed, firsthand portrayals of crucial meetings, powerful speeches, and strategic political moves involving figures like the Duke of Wellington and various influential leaders. It vividly illustrates the struggle to govern when faced with widespread disagreement, both within the government and from the public, capturing the intensity of the challenges that eventually determined the direction of Britain's future actions.