The A Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1852 Greville, Charles 1794-1865 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Greville Memoirs, Part 2 (of 3), Volume 2 (of 3)" by Charles Greville is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume of the memoirs provides an intimate and detailed perspective on the political dynamics during the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1852, focusing on significant events and figures of that time. The likely topics of this work include the intricacies of political decisions, the relationships between various political leaders, and the influence of public opinion on the monarchy. The opening of this memoir introduces the political tensions surrounding the impending dissolution of Parliament, as discussed among the ministers. Greville recounts the various opinions and debates within the Cabinet, particularly highlighting Prime Minister Lord Melbourne's reluctance to dissolve Parliament despite pressure from Whig supporters. Additionally, he notes the sudden death of Mr. Barnes, editor of the 'Times,' and the potential repercussions of his absence. The passage sets the stage for examining a pivotal moment in British politics, filled with urgency and uncertainty regarding upcoming elections and the shifting power dynamics among political factions, reflecting a critical time in the functioning of the Victorian government. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-07-17 Produced by Paul Murray, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46309 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46309 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134049.0 46309