For world history or western civilization (after 1650) courses, 19th century Europe courses and history of England courses.
A short biography of the 19th century British statesman and prime minister who helped make England a global economic power during the Age of Imperialism.
Lord Palmerston and the Empire of Trade introduces readers to the life, times and world of one of the 19th century's most influential figures. The text helps explain how Britain, through free trade and a network of collaborating states, prompted the spread of Western ideas and practice around the world in the last two centuries
Each interpretive biography in the Library of World Biography Series focuses on a person whose actions and ideas either significantly influenced world events or whose life reflects important themes and developments in global history.