Publisher's Synopsis
""Lord Shaftesbury"" by J.L. Hammond is a comprehensive biography of the 19th-century British politician and social reformer, Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury. The book chronicles Shaftesbury's life, from his privileged upbringing and early political career to his tireless efforts to improve the lives of the working class and marginalized populations in Victorian England. Hammond explores Shaftesbury's advocacy for factory reform, child labor laws, and improved working conditions, as well as his involvement in the abolition of slavery and the establishment of charitable organizations. The book also delves into Shaftesbury's personal life, including his marriage, family, and religious beliefs. Overall, ""Lord Shaftesbury"" provides a detailed and insightful portrait of a key figure in 19th-century British history and his impact on social and political reform.1923. The authors' aim in this biographical account of Antony Ashley Cooper, or Lord Shaftesbury, is to describe his work and character, and the significant contribution that he made to the politics and history of his age. In the tale of his life, one realizes the pathos and grandeur of this solitary, self-willed and deeply melancholy man battling and struggling for his weak and helpless fellows.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
