"Wives of the Prime Ministers, 1844-1906" by Elizabeth Lee explores the untold stories of the women behind some of Britain's most powerful leaders during a transformative period. The book highlights the influence these wives had on the political world, even though they weren't directly involved in government. It starts by introducing Lady Caroline Lamb, a fascinating woman with a one-of-a-kind personality, shaped by her unusual life and loves. Her marriage to William Lamb and her intense relationship with Lord Byron are shown as examples of how her personal life mixed with the important social and political events of the time. The book aims to show how these often-overlooked women navigated their important place in history.
Wives of the Prime Ministers, 1844-1906
By Elizabeth Lee
Discover the captivating lives of Britain's Prime Ministers' wives as they navigate love, loss, and political influence in a world that barely acknowledges their power.
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About the AuthorElizabeth Lee was an English teacher, literary critic, biographer and translator. She was secretary of the English Association for five years in the early twentieth century and was awarded the honour of Officier d'Académie by the French government for her work in education. She was the sister of Sir Sidney Lee and, under his editorship, wrote several biographies of women for the Dictionary of National Biography. Her other writings covered the subjects of education, French literature and biographies.
Elizabeth Lee was an English teacher, literary critic, biographer and translator. She was secretary of the English Association for five years in the early twentieth century and was awarded the honour of Officier d'Académie by the French government for her work in education. She was the sister of Sir Sidney Lee and, under his editorship, wrote several biographies of women for the Dictionary of National Biography. Her other writings covered the subjects of education, French literature and biographies.
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