Peel

Peel is a book written by J.R. Thursfield that focuses on the life and career of Sir Robert Peel, a prominent British politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister twice in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Peel's early life, his rise to political prominence, and his significant contributions to British politics, including the founding of the modern police force and the repeal of the Corn Laws. The author also explores Peel's complex relationships with other political figures of his time, such as Queen Victoria and his rival, Lord Melbourne. Overall, Peel offers a comprehensive and engaging look at the life of one of Britain's most influential leaders.1898. The biography of Robert Peel, English Statesman who was twice Prime Minister and counted among his many accomplishments the creation of the Metropolitan Police. Contents: Family, Birth and Education; Parliament and Office; The Currency and the Criminal Law; Catholic Emancipation; The Reform of Parliament; The Reformed Parliament and the Crisis of 1834; Four Months of Office, and Six Years of Opposition; The Administration of 1841; Peel and O�������Connell; The Repeal of the Corn Laws; and Conclusion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.