false 1006712 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180171416m/1006712.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180171416s/1006712.jpg “A Superb New Biography . . . A Tragic Story, Brilliantly Told.” —Andrew Roberts, Literary Review

George Nathaniel Curzon’s controversial life in public service stretched from the high noon of his country’s empire to the traumatized years following World War I. As viceroy of India under Queen Victoria and foreign secretary under King George V, the obsessive Lord Curzon left his unmistakable mark on the era. David Gilmour’s award-winning book—with a new foreword by the author—is a brilliant assessment of Curzon’s character and achievements, offering a richly dramatic account of the infamous long vendettas, the turbulent friendships, and the passionate, risky love affairs that complicated and enriched his life.

Born into the ruling class of what was then the world’s greatest power, Curzon was a fervent believer in British imperialism who spent his life proving he was fit for the task. Often seen as arrogant and tempestuous, he was loathed as much as he was adored, his work disparaged as much as it was admired. In Gilmour’s well-rounded appraisal, Curzon emerges as a complex, tragic figure, a gifted leader who saw his imperial world overshadowed at the dawn of democracy.
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Born into the ruling class of what was then the world's greatest power, Curzon was a fervent believer in British imperialism who spent his life proving he was fit for the task. Often seen as arrogant and tempestuous, he was loathed as much as he was adored, his work disparaged as much as it was admired. In Gilmour's well-rounded appraisal, Curzon is seen as a complex, tragic figure, a gifted leader who saw his imperial world overshadowed at the dawn of democracy.</div></div>]]> 1995 3 0 false Thu Apr 23 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 04 07:01:07 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 01 08:48:04 -0700 2009 more...]]> 34890917 568348 1109544 0374530246 9780374530242 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181074688m/1109544.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181074688s/1109544.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1109544.Curzon_Imperial_Statesman 3.20 5 "Elegant biography . . . a fast-moving, entertaining, and finely written story." --Simon Schama, The New Yorker</div><div> </div><div>George Nathaniel Curzon's controversial life in public service stretched from the high noon of his country's empire to the traumatized years following World War I. As viceroy of India under Queen Victoria and foreign secretary under King George V, the obsessive Lord Curzon left his unmistakable mark on the era. David Gilmour's award-winning book is a brilliant assessment of Curzon's character and achievements, offering a richly dramatic account of the infamous long vendettas, the turbulent friendships, and the passionate, risky love affairs that complicated and enriched his life. </div><div>
Born into the ruling class of what was then the world's greatest power, Curzon was a fervent believer in British imperialism who spent his life proving he was fit for the task. Often seen as arrogant and tempestuous, he was loathed as much as he was adored, his work disparaged as much as it was admired. In Gilmour's well-rounded appraisal, Curzon is seen as a complex, tragic figure, a gifted leader who saw his imperial world overshadowed at the dawn of democracy.</div></div>]]> 1995 0 0 false Thu Oct 09 07:13:04 -0700 2008 Thu Oct 09 07:13:04 -0700 2008 30549744 1406685 1006712 0374133565 9780374133566 0 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180171416m/1006712.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180171416s/1006712.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1006712.Curzon_Imperial_Statesman 0.0 0 “A Superb New Biography . . . A Tragic Story, Brilliantly Told.” —Andrew Roberts, Literary Review

George Nathaniel Curzon’s controversial life in public service stretched from the high noon of his country’s empire to the traumatized years following World War I. As viceroy of India under Queen Victoria and foreign secretary under King George V, the obsessive Lord Curzon left his unmistakable mark on the era. David Gilmour’s award-winning book—with a new foreword by the author—is a brilliant assessment of Curzon’s character and achievements, offering a richly dramatic account of the infamous long vendettas, the turbulent friendships, and the passionate, risky love affairs that complicated and enriched his life.

Born into the ruling class of what was then the world’s greatest power, Curzon was a fervent believer in British imperialism who spent his life proving he was fit for the task. Often seen as arrogant and tempestuous, he was loathed as much as he was adored, his work disparaged as much as it was admired. In Gilmour’s well-rounded appraisal, Curzon emerges as a complex, tragic figure, a gifted leader who saw his imperial world overshadowed at the dawn of democracy.
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George Nathaniel Curzon’s controversial life in public service stretched from the high noon of his country’s empire to the traumatized years following World War I. As viceroy of India under Queen Victoria and foreign secretary under King George V, the obsessive Lord Curzon left his unmistakable mark on the era. David Gilmour’s award-winning book—with a new foreword by the author—is a brilliant assessment of Curzon’s character and achievements, offering a richly dramatic account of the infamous long vendettas, the turbulent friendships, and the passionate, risky love affairs that complicated and enriched his life.

Born into the ruling class of what was then the world’s greatest power, Curzon was a fervent believer in British imperialism who spent his life proving he was fit for the task. Often seen as arrogant and tempestuous, he was loathed as much as he was adored, his work disparaged as much as it was admired. In Gilmour’s well-rounded appraisal, Curzon emerges as a complex, tragic figure, a gifted leader who saw his imperial world overshadowed at the dawn of democracy.
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Born into the ruling class of what was then the world's greatest power, Curzon was a fervent believer in British imperialism who spent his life proving he was fit for the task. Often seen as arrogant and tempestuous, he was loathed as much as he was adored, his work disparaged as much as it was admired. In Gilmour's well-rounded appraisal, Curzon is seen as a complex, tragic figure, a gifted leader who saw his imperial world overshadowed at the dawn of democracy.</div></div>]]> 1995 0 0 false Sat May 31 21:21:44 -0700 2008 Sat May 31 21:21:44 -0700 2008 17361102 551713 1109544 0374530246 9780374530242 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181074688m/1109544.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181074688s/1109544.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1109544.Curzon_Imperial_Statesman 3.20 5 "Elegant biography . . . a fast-moving, entertaining, and finely written story." --Simon Schama, The New Yorker</div><div> </div><div>George Nathaniel Curzon's controversial life in public service stretched from the high noon of his country's empire to the traumatized years following World War I. As viceroy of India under Queen Victoria and foreign secretary under King George V, the obsessive Lord Curzon left his unmistakable mark on the era. David Gilmour's award-winning book is a brilliant assessment of Curzon's character and achievements, offering a richly dramatic account of the infamous long vendettas, the turbulent friendships, and the passionate, risky love affairs that complicated and enriched his life. </div><div>
Born into the ruling class of what was then the world's greatest power, Curzon was a fervent believer in British imperialism who spent his life proving he was fit for the task. Often seen as arrogant and tempestuous, he was loathed as much as he was adored, his work disparaged as much as it was admired. In Gilmour's well-rounded appraisal, Curzon is seen as a complex, tragic figure, a gifted leader who saw his imperial world overshadowed at the dawn of democracy.</div></div>]]> 1995 3 0 false Sun Aug 17 10:58:27 -0700 2008 Sun Mar 09 06:18:01 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 17 10:58:27 -0700 2008 8541192 182135 1109544 0374530246 9780374530242 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181074688m/1109544.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181074688s/1109544.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1109544.Curzon_Imperial_Statesman 3.20 5 "Elegant biography . . . a fast-moving, entertaining, and finely written story." --Simon Schama, The New Yorker</div><div> </div><div>George Nathaniel Curzon's controversial life in public service stretched from the high noon of his country's empire to the traumatized years following World War I. As viceroy of India under Queen Victoria and foreign secretary under King George V, the obsessive Lord Curzon left his unmistakable mark on the era. David Gilmour's award-winning book is a brilliant assessment of Curzon's character and achievements, offering a richly dramatic account of the infamous long vendettas, the turbulent friendships, and the passionate, risky love affairs that complicated and enriched his life. </div><div>
Born into the ruling class of what was then the world's greatest power, Curzon was a fervent believer in British imperialism who spent his life proving he was fit for the task. Often seen as arrogant and tempestuous, he was loathed as much as he was adored, his work disparaged as much as it was admired. In Gilmour's well-rounded appraisal, Curzon is seen as a complex, tragic figure, a gifted leader who saw his imperial world overshadowed at the dawn of democracy.</div></div>]]> 1995 3 0 false Thu Nov 01 18:26:39 -0700 2007 Thu Nov 01 18:26:39 -0700 2007 5191650 303694 1109544 0374530246 9780374530242 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181074688m/1109544.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181074688s/1109544.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1109544.Curzon_Imperial_Statesman 3.20 5 "Elegant biography . . . a fast-moving, entertaining, and finely written story." --Simon Schama, The New Yorker</div><div> </div><div>George Nathaniel Curzon's controversial life in public service stretched from the high noon of his country's empire to the traumatized years following World War I. As viceroy of India under Queen Victoria and foreign secretary under King George V, the obsessive Lord Curzon left his unmistakable mark on the era. David Gilmour's award-winning book is a brilliant assessment of Curzon's character and achievements, offering a richly dramatic account of the infamous long vendettas, the turbulent friendships, and the passionate, risky love affairs that complicated and enriched his life. </div><div>
Born into the ruling class of what was then the world's greatest power, Curzon was a fervent believer in British imperialism who spent his life proving he was fit for the task. Often seen as arrogant and tempestuous, he was loathed as much as he was adored, his work disparaged as much as it was admired. In Gilmour's well-rounded appraisal, Curzon is seen as a complex, tragic figure, a gifted leader who saw his imperial world overshadowed at the dawn of democracy.</div></div>]]> 1995 0 0 false Mon Aug 27 16:08:25 -0700 2007 Mon Aug 27 16:08:30 -0700 2007 2032382 118433 1109544 0374530246 9780374530242 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181074688m/1109544.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181074688s/1109544.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1109544.Curzon_Imperial_Statesman 3.20 5 "Elegant biography . . . a fast-moving, entertaining, and finely written story." --Simon Schama, The New Yorker</div><div> </div><div>George Nathaniel Curzon's controversial life in public service stretched from the high noon of his country's empire to the traumatized years following World War I. As viceroy of India under Queen Victoria and foreign secretary under King George V, the obsessive Lord Curzon left his unmistakable mark on the era. David Gilmour's award-winning book is a brilliant assessment of Curzon's character and achievements, offering a richly dramatic account of the infamous long vendettas, the turbulent friendships, and the passionate, risky love affairs that complicated and enriched his life. </div><div>
Born into the ruling class of what was then the world's greatest power, Curzon was a fervent believer in British imperialism who spent his life proving he was fit for the task. Often seen as arrogant and tempestuous, he was loathed as much as he was adored, his work disparaged as much as it was admired. In Gilmour's well-rounded appraisal, Curzon is seen as a complex, tragic figure, a gifted leader who saw his imperial world overshadowed at the dawn of democracy.</div></div>]]> 1995 3 0 false Sat Jun 16 12:38:33 -0700 2007 Sat Jun 16 12:38:33 -0700 2007 1764012 82336 1109544 0374530246 9780374530242 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181074688m/1109544.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181074688s/1109544.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1109544.Curzon_Imperial_Statesman 3.20 5 "Elegant biography . . . a fast-moving, entertaining, and finely written story." --Simon Schama, The New Yorker</div><div> </div><div>George Nathaniel Curzon's controversial life in public service stretched from the high noon of his country's empire to the traumatized years following World War I. As viceroy of India under Queen Victoria and foreign secretary under King George V, the obsessive Lord Curzon left his unmistakable mark on the era. David Gilmour's award-winning book is a brilliant assessment of Curzon's character and achievements, offering a richly dramatic account of the infamous long vendettas, the turbulent friendships, and the passionate, risky love affairs that complicated and enriched his life. </div><div>
Born into the ruling class of what was then the world's greatest power, Curzon was a fervent believer in British imperialism who spent his life proving he was fit for the task. Often seen as arrogant and tempestuous, he was loathed as much as he was adored, his work disparaged as much as it was admired. In Gilmour's well-rounded appraisal, Curzon is seen as a complex, tragic figure, a gifted leader who saw his imperial world overshadowed at the dawn of democracy.</div></div>]]> 1995 4 0 false Sun Apr 08 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Jun 07 16:50:30 -0700 2007 Thu Apr 23 02:51:32 -0700 2009 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1006712