Charles Greville
Charles Cavendish Fulke Greville was an English diarist and an amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1819 to 1827. His father, Charles Greville, was a second cousin of the 1st Earl of Warwick. His mother, Lady Charlotte Bentinck, was a daughter of the 3rd Duke of Portland.
The Greville Memoirs, Part 1 (of 3), Volume 2 (of 3) A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV
Witness the changing tides of early 19th-century Britain through the eyes of a close observer as a new, more relatable king ascends the throne, promising change but also hinting at potential chaos within the monarchy.
By Charles Greville
The Greville Memoirs, Part 2 (of 3), Volume 2 (of 3) A Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1852
Witness the backroom deals and power struggles that shaped Victorian England as political giants clashed and the fate of Parliament hung in the balance.
By Charles Greville
The Greville Memoirs, Part 1 (of 3), Volume 3 (of 3) A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV
Witness British royalty, political intrigue, and social gatherings, all painted vividly through the eyes of a meticulous observer.
By Charles Greville
The Greville Memoirs, Part 2 (of 3), Volume 1 (of 3) A Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1852
Witness the dawn of a new era in Victorian England through the eyes of a well-placed observer, capturing the clashes of political power and the rise of a young queen.
By Charles Greville
The Greville Memoirs, Part 3 (of 3), Volume 2 (of 2) A Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria from 1852 to 1860
Experience 19th-century Europe through the eyes of a council clerk, as he navigates political games, royalty, and international conflicts during the reign of Queen Victoria.
By Charles Greville
The Greville Memoirs, Part 3 (of 3), Volume 1 (of 2) A Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria from 1852 to 1860
Witness British history unfold as political giants clash and shape the nation's destiny during the reign of Queen Victoria.
By Charles Greville
The Greville Memoirs, Part 1 (of 3), Volume 1 (of 3) A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV
Uncover secrets of the British monarchy and its inner circle through the eyes of a well-placed observer, capturing a time of political upheaval, royal scandal, and social change.
By Charles Greville
The Greville Memoirs, Part 2 (of 3), Volume 3 (of 3) A Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1852
Witness the intimate and impactful moments of Queen Victoria's reign as political giants clash and international tensions simmer behind palace walls.
By Charles Greville