The A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV Greville, Charles 1794-1865 creator Reeve, Henry 1813-1895 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Greville Memoirs, Part 1 (of 3), Volume 3 (of 3)" by Charles Greville is a historical memoir written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a detailed journal chronicling the events and intricacies surrounding the reigns of King George IV and King William IV of England. It offers readers a glimpse into the political landscape, personal reflections, and significant events of the time, making it a valuable source for those interested in British history and the workings of government during this era. The beginning of the memoir reveals Greville's intention to document the trivialities of his daily life, giving a personal touch to the historical narrative. He describes a dinner at Greenwich where notable figures were present, including Talleyrand and members of the British aristocracy. Greville also touches on the political nuances of the day, referencing parliamentary debates and the changing dynamics of government, particularly regarding the Irish Church Bill and the implications of the King’s correspondence with bishops. His astute observations combine social commentary and political insights, setting the stage for a detailed and candid exploration of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-12-03 Produced by Stacy Brown, Eve Behr, Paul Murray and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- History -- George IV, 1820-1830 Great Britain -- History -- William IV, 1830-1837 DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30591 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30591 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133710.0 30591