The Last of the Whigs: A Political Biography of Lord Hartington, Later Eighth Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908)By the end of his life Hartington had established an influence far greater than can be accounted for by his actual political achievements. This reflected his personal character: he was universally trusted because he was straight - totally disinterested and without self-delusions. It is impossible to understand Hartington's reputation without considering his social position as the heir to one of the great dynasties of the British landed aristocracy. |
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Leader of the Liberal Opposition 18741879 | 52 |
The General Election and First Premiership Offer 18791880 | 96 |
Gladstones Acknowledged Successor 18801885 Part One Imperial Affairs | 124 |
Gladstones Acknowledged Successor 18801885 Part Two Domestic Crises | 161 |
Salisburys First Government June 1885January 1886 | 190 |
The Home Rule Split Part One Gladstones First Home Rule Bill JanuaryJune 1886 | 215 |
Back in Office 18951903 | 291 |
Tariff Reform and The Break with Balfour 19031908 | 320 |
Assessment | 350 |
Family Tree of the Duke of Devonshire | 355 |
MSS Collections | 356 |
Notes | 357 |
Bibliography | 383 |
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The Home Rule Split Part Two The Second and Third Premiership Offers JulyDecember 1886 | 241 |
Liberal Unionist Leader 18871895 | 262 |
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