Commercial Politics (1837-1856)
Exploring the Intersection of Commerce and Politics in the Mid-19th CenturyBy Various
Length4h 42m
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In "Commercial Politics (1837-1856)," an anthology of essays and analyses by various contributors, the intricacies of economic diplomacy during a transformative period are meticulously dissected. Anchored in the context of burgeoning industrialization and globalization, the work employs a narrative style rich in historical detail, providing insights into the intersection of commerce and geopolitical strategy. The contributors explore how trade influenced political relations, illuminating the tensions and synergies that arose as nations navigated their commercial interests amidst shifting power dynamics. The authors behind this compilation are a diverse group of historians and political economists whose scholarship captures the zeitgeist of the mid-19th century. Their collective knowledge reflects a deep understanding of economic theories, trade policies, and their historical ramifications. The range of perspectives offered is indicative of the period's scholarly fascination with the implications of commerce on national identity and international relations. "Commercial Politics" is essential for readers interested in the precursors to contemporary global trade practices. By delving into the formative years of commercial diplomacy, this book provides crucial insights into how economic considerations shape political discourse, making it a valuable read for scholars, historians, and policy-makers alike.
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Publish dateMay 20, 2021
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Table of contents
1Introduction
41I.
2ACCESSION OF QUEEN VICTORIA (1837).
42A. Lord Palmerston to Lord Normanby (British Ambassador in Paris).
3AFFAIRS IN CANADA (1837).
43B. To Lord Westmorland, Ambassador at Berlin. February 29.
4THE STATE OF ENGLAND (1838).
44C. To Lord Ponsonby, Ambassador at Vienna. February 29.
5I. Rural Districts.
45D. To Lord Normanby. April 11.
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6II. Mining Districts.
46E. To Lord Ponsonby. November 12.
7III. Factory Towns.
47II.
8A.—Source.—Lord Beaconsfield’s Sybil, bk. iii., chap. iv.
48CONQUEST OF THE PUNJAB (1849).
9B.—Source.—Lord Beaconsfield’s Coningsby, bk. iv., chap. ii.
49CHARACTER OF SIR ROBERT PEEL (1850).
10IRELAND AND HER LANDLORDS (1838).
50DON PACIFICO (1850).
11A.—The Tipperary Magistrates to the Lord Lieutenant. Cashel, April 7, 1838.: B.—Drummond to the Tipperary Magistrates. Dublin Castle, May 22, 1838.
51THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOPRICS (1850).
12THE CHARTER OF COLONIAL SELF-GOVERNMENT (1839).
52THE HAYNAU AFFAIR (1850).
13THE BEDCHAMBER PLOT (1839).
53PALMERSTON AND KOSSUTH (1851).
14I. The Queen and Lord Melbourne.
54A. Lord John Russell to Lord Palmerston.: B. Lord Palmerston’s Reply.
15A.—Viscount Melbourne to Queen Victoria. May 9, 1839.
55THE GREAT EXHIBITION (1851).
16B.—Queen Victoria to Viscount Melbourne. Buckingham Palace, May 9, 1839.
56PALMERSTON AND THE COUP D’ÉTAT (1851).
17C.—Viscount Melbourne to Queen Victoria. May 9, 1839.
57I.
18II. The Tory Side of it.
58A. Lord Palmerston to Lord Normanby (British Ambassador in Paris). December 3, 1851.
19A.—Source.—The Croker Papers, vol. ii., p. 346. (London: 1884.)
59B. The Same to the Same. December 6, 1851.
20B.—Source.—The Greville Memoirs: 1837-1852, vol. i., p. 208. (London: 1885.)
60C. Queen Victoria to the King of the Belgians.
21THE QUEEN’S MARRIAGE (1840).
61II.: Lord Palmerston to his Brother. January 22, 1852.
22I. The Wedding Day.
62RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA (1853).
23II. The Prince Consort’s Position.
63A. Lord Aberdeen to Lord John Russell.
24THE CHARTIST PETITION (1842).
64B. Lord John Russell to Lord Clarendon. March 20.
25THE RAILWAY BOOM (1842).
65C. Lord Aberdeen to Lord John Russell. August 26.
26THE CORN LAWS AND THE MANUFACTURERS (1842).
66D. Memorandum by Lord John Russell for Lord Aberdeen, Lord Palmerston, and Lord Clarendon. September 3.
27IMPRISONMENT FOR ABSENCE FROM CHURCH (1842).
67E. Sir James Graham to Lord John Russell. December 11.
28A CHARTIST IN PRISON (1843).
68F. Lord John Russell’s own account of the sleeping Cabinet.
29A CHARTIST HYMN (1843).
69THE QUAKER DEPUTATION TO THE TSAR (1854).
30FORETASTES OF DARWINISM (1844).
70HORRORS OF THE CRIMEAN HOSPITALS (1854).
31THE OPENING OF MAZZINI’S LETTERS (1844).
71THE CRISIS AT THE ALMA (1854).
32AGRICULTURE AND FREE TRADE (1845).
72I. The “Times” Account.
33PEEL’S CHANGE OF VIEWS (1844).
73II. A Footnote.
34LORD J. RUSSELL QUICKENS THE PACE (1845).
74THE MORNING OF INKERMANN (1854).
35THE BOMBSHELL (1845).
75“MUDDLING THROUGH” BEFORE SEBASTOPOL (1854-55).
36PEEL AND HIS COLLEAGUES (1845).
76I. The “Times” Account.
37FREE TRADE (1846).
77II. Extracts from Officers’ Letters.
38PEEL’S DEFENCE OF HIS METHOD (1846).
78III. From “The Morning Herald.”
39IRELAND: THE MOLLY MAGUIRES (1846).
79THE ANGEL OF DEATH (1855).
40ENGLAND AND THE YEAR OF REVOLUTION (1848).
80WHY PEACE NEGOTIATIONS FAILED (1855).
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