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MacCarthy, Desmond
1877
1952
MacCarthy, Desmond, Sir
Mac-Carthy, Desmond
Russell, Agatha, lady
1853
Russell, Lady Agatha, i.e. Mary Agatha
Harrison, Frederic
1831
1923
McCarthy, Justin
1830
1912
M'Carthy, Justin
Lady John Russell: A Memoir with Selections from Her Diaries and Correspondence
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"Lady John Russell: A Memoir with Selections from Her Diaries and Correspondence" edited by Desmond MacCarthy and Agatha Russell is a historical memoir published in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life of Frances Anna Maria Elliot, who later became Lady John Russell, interweaving her personal experiences with the political life of her husband, Lord John Russell, who served as Prime Minister of England. The memoir attempts to shed light on the significant events of her time, capturing the complexities of her character and her contributions as both a wife and a political figure. The opening of the memoir introduces Lady Fanny's early life, detailing her birth and upbringing at Minto House amidst a large family in a region marked by natural beauty and political significance. We learn about her formative years during a time of great social and political change, as she became aware of the socio-political landscape that shaped her worldview. The diary entries of her youth reveal her vibrant personality, her passion for nature, her strong familial bonds, and a budding interest in political matters, which became a central theme in her later life. As readers delve into this section, they find a richly painted portrait of a woman whose life intertwines with notable historical narratives, setting the stage for her evolution into a prominent figure in British society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 19th century
Russell, John Russell, Earl, 1792-1878
Russell, Frances Anna Maria (Elliot) Russell, countess, 1815-1898
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