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E-book Title: Eminent Victorians
Author: Lytton Strachey
Book Description: This book includes the biographies of four prominent personalities of the Victorian Era: Cardinal Manning, an ecclesiastic, Florence Nightingale, a woman of action, Dr. Thomas Arnold, an educational authority, and General Gordon, a man of adventure.
The stories of each these individuals combine to give us a peek into parts of the Victorian Era, itself.
Cardinal Henry Edward Manning (1808-1892), among many accomplishements and accolades, was instrumental in the evolution of the modern Catholic Church, and other doctrines.
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) was a leading advocate for improved medical care for the poor and indigant, and is best known for her work in treating the sick and wounded on the battlefield, and fighting for ever improving conditions. This biography is an eye opener; this lady was a very tough and effective fighter who devoted her life to her cause.
Dr. Thomas Arnold (1795-1842) was responsible for many changes in the then existing educational system. He introduced many inovations into the existing cirrculum. Mathematics, modern languages, and modern history were added to the otherwise traditionally classic curriculum. He instituted the monitorial system, and encouraged the idea of independent thought.
General Charles Gordon (1833-1884) was a military hero who was famous for his exploits in China, and, later his ill-fated defense of Khartoum against Sudanese rebels, where he has killed.
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