This biography explores the life and legacy of Sidney Herbert, a prominent British politician and statesman of the 19th century. Written by Baron Arthur Hamilton-Gordon Stanmore, the book traces Herbert's remarkable career from his early days as a member of parliament to his role as a key adviser to Queen Victoria and his efforts to improve public health and education in England. With its lively prose and insightful analysis, Sidney Herbert is a fascinating portrait of an important figure in British history. 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.