Melbourne
Lord David Cecil
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Melbourne
Published
2017
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Pages
420
ISBN-13
9781509854929
Description
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, PC, FRS (1779-1848), usually addressed as Lord Melbourne, was a British Whig statesman who served as Home Secretary (1830-1834) and Prime Minister (1834 and 1835-1841). He is best known for his intense and successful mentoring of Queen Victoria, at ages 18-21, in the ways of politics. Historians have concluded that Melbourne does not rank high as a prime minister, for there were no great foreign wars or domestic issues to handle, he lacked major achievements, and he enunciated no grand principles. His most famous dictum in politics was "Why not leave it alone?", quoted by those who object to change for change's sake. The city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, was named in his honor in March 1837, as he was Prime Minister at the time. Melbourne was dismissed by King William IV in 1834, the last British prime minister to be dismissed by a monarch.--Wikipedia.
Subjects
George III, Lord North, and the people, 1779-80
Queen Victoria and her ministers
Queen Victoria and her prime ministers
Churchill and the Jews
Melbourne
Gladstone And Women
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Melbourne?
This edition of Melbourne has approximately 420 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Melbourne?
For most readers, Melbourne typically takes between 8h 45m and 5h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 105,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 105,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Melbourne?
The estimated word count for Melbourne is approximately 105,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Melbourne?
Melbourne was written by Lord David Cecil.
When was Melbourne published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.