Eminent Victorians

Eminent Victorians is a book written by Lytton Strachey in 1918. The book is a collection of four biographical essays, each of which focuses on a prominent figure from the Victorian era. The four individuals featured in the book are Cardinal Manning, Dr. Arnold, Florence Nightingale, and General Gordon. The first essay is about Cardinal Manning, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in England during the Victorian era. Strachey examines Manning's life and career, including his conversion to Catholicism and his role in the Vatican Council of 1870. Strachey also explores Manning's relationships with other prominent figures in the Catholic Church, such as Pope Pius IX.The second essay is about Dr. Arnold, the headmaster of Rugby School and a prominent educational reformer. Strachey examines Arnold's ideas about education and his efforts to reform the British school system. Strachey also looks at Arnold's personal life, including his marriage and his relationship with his children.The third essay is about Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Strachey examines Nightingale's life and career, including her work during the Crimean War and her efforts to improve healthcare in Britain. Strachey also looks at Nightingale's personal life, including her relationships with her family and friends.The final essay is about General Gordon, a British military officer who served in China and Sudan. Strachey examines Gordon's life and career, including his role in the Taiping Rebellion and his efforts to defend Khartoum during the Mahdist War. Strachey also looks at Gordon's personal life, including his religious beliefs and his relationships with other military officers.Overall, Eminent Victorians provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and careers of four prominent figures from the Victorian era. Strachey's writing is engaging and insightful, and his biographical essays offer a unique perspective on these historical figures.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.