This engaging biography of William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, sheds light on the political and social landscape of early 19th-century England. Lamb served as Prime Minister during the reign of Queen Victoria and played a key role in the passage of important reforms, including the 1832 Reform Act. Dunckley draws on a range of primary sources to present a vivid portrait of this complex and influential figure. This book will appeal to anyone interested in British history or political biography. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.