The Prime Minister by Anthony Trollope (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Prime Minister by Anthony Trollope, Nicholas Shrimpton Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Plantagenet Pallisers fragile coalition government and troubled marriage is set against the social climbing of the unscrupulous financial speculator Ferdinand Lopez, whose relationship with Emily Wharton generates misery and scandal. Part of the Palliser series, the novel is one of Trollopes most complex. Publisher Description though a great many men and not a few women knew Ferdinand Lopez very well, none of them knew whence he had come Despite his mysterious antecedents, Ferdinand Lopez aspires to join the ranks of British society. An unscrupulous financial speculator, he determines to marry into respectability and wealth, much against the wishes of his prospective father-in-law. One of the nineteenth centurys most memorable outsiders,Lopezs story is set against that of the ultimate insider, Plantagenet Palliser, Duke of Omnium. Omnium reluctantly accepts the highest office of state; now, at last, he is the greatest man in the greatest country in theworld. But his government is a fragile coalition and his wifes enthusiastic assumption of the role of political hostess becomes a source of embarrassment. Their troubled relationship and that of Lopez and Emily Wharton is a conjunction that generates one of Trollopes most complex and substantial novels. Part of the Palliser series, The Prime Minister s tale of personal and political life in the 1870s has acquired a new topicality in the early twenty-firstcentury. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment toscholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Author Biography Nicholas Shrimpton is Emeritus Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Details ISBN 0199587191 ISBN-13 9780199587193 Title The Prime Minister Author Anthony Trollope, Nicholas Shrimpton Format Paperback Year 2011 Pages 704 Edition 2nd Publisher Oxford University Press GE_Item_ID:36565872; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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