03034cam a22003133u 4500 39298 UtSlPG 20260610133911.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT McCarthy, Justin, 1830-1912 Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-03-30 Queen Victoria and her subjects -- The real Louis Napoleon -- Eugenie, Empress of the French -- The Prince of Wales -- The King of Prussia -- Victor Emanuel, King of Italy -- Louis Adolph Thiers -- Prince Napoleon -- The Duke of Cambridge -- Brigham Young -- The Liberal Triumvirate of England -- English Positivists -- English Toryism and its leaders -- "George Eliot" and George Lewes -- George Sand -- Edward Bulwer and Lord Lytton -- Par Nobile Fratrum: the two Newmans -- Archbishop Manning -- John Ruskin -- Charles Reade -- The exile-world of London -- The Reverend Charles Kingsley -- Mr. James Anthony Froude -- Science and orthodoxy in England. Produced by David Garcia, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches" by Justin McCarthy is a collection of biographical essays written in the late 19th century. The book provides an intricate examination of notable figures from various spheres, including politics, literature, and society, focusing on their intellect and character. The opening portion suggests that the author aims to present personal insights and evaluations, grounded in his observations and encounters, to give readers an understanding of these influential individuals. The opening of the book introduces the author's intention to offer a unique perspective on prominent contemporary figures. McCarthy emphasizes that his sketches are not mere repetitions of existing literature but rather reflections based on personal experiences and direct observations of the subjects in their societal context. He begins by discussing the changing perceptions of monarchy in Europe, particularly focusing on Queen Victoria, and sets the stage for evaluating how these leaders interface with contemporary political dynamics. The author articulates a nuanced view of loyalty and governance, hinting at shifts in public sentiment that challenge the status quo of monarchical power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39298 80137 80137