Nineteenth century British prime ministers

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The Younger Pitt: The Consuming Struggle v. 3
1.  The Younger Pitt: The Consuming Struggle v. 3 by John Ehrman
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  "The final volume of Ehrman's massive biography of William Pitt the Younger, covering the final decade of his life.  Both exhaustive and exhausting."
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Henry Addington: Prime Minister, 1801-1804 (Series on International, Political, and Economic History)
2.  Henry Addington: Prime Minister, 1801-1804 (Series on International, Political, and Economic History) by Charles John Fedorak
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  "A new study that attempts to rehabilitate Addington's image"
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Lord Grenville 1759-1834
3.  Lord Grenville 1759-1834 by Peter Jupp
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  "An intelligent, well-researched Life of this obscure prime minister, who was often overshadowed by his cousin William Pitt."
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Spencer Perceval: The Evangelical Prime Minister, 1762-1812
4.  Spencer Perceval: The Evangelical Prime Minister, 1762-1812 by Denis Gray
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  "The only biography available of Perceval, the only prime minister ever assassinated."
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Lord Liverpool: Life and Political Career of Robert Banks Jenkinson, Second Earl of Liverpool, 1770-1828
5.  Lord Liverpool: Life and Political Career of Robert Banks Jenkinson, Second Earl of Liverpool, 1770-1828 by Norman Gash
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  "An excellent biography of this long-serving prime minister, by one of the great historians of the period."
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George Canning
6.  George Canning by Wendy Hinde
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  "A good modern biography of this important politician, whose own faults prevented him from becoming prime minister until just a few weeks before his death."
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'Prosperity' Robinson. The Life Of Viscount Goderich 1782-1859
7.  'Prosperity' Robinson. The Life Of Viscount Goderich 1782-1859 by Wilbur Devereux Jones
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  "Jones' biography redresses many of the negative perceptions of this long-serving politician, whose premiership failed in difficult circumstances."
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Wellington
8.  Wellington by Elizabeth Longford
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  "A one-volume condensation of Longford's two-volume biography, one of the few that broadens the focus from Wellington's military achievements to include his later political career."
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Lord Grey 1764-1845 (History)
9.  Lord Grey 1764-1845 (History) by E.A. Smith
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  "Good modern account of the Whig prime minister who championed the first Reform Act in 1832."
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Lord Melbourne, 1779-1848
10.  Lord Melbourne, 1779-1848 by L. G. Mitchell
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  "A modern Life of the prime minister who served as Queen Victoria's political mentor."
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Sir Robert Peel: The life of Sir Robert Peel after 1830
11.  Sir Robert Peel: The life of Sir Robert Peel after 1830 by Norman Gash
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  "The second volume of Gash's excellent biography of Peel, covering Peel's life during both of his governments."
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Lord John Russell
12.  Lord John Russell by John Prest
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  "The standard modern biography of this long-standing reformer who served twice as prime minister."
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The Forgotten Prime Minister: The 14th Earl of Derby: Volume I: Ascent, 1799-1851: Ascent, 1799-1851 v. 1
13.  The Forgotten Prime Minister: The 14th Earl of Derby: Volume I: Ascent, 1799-1851: Ascent, 1799-1851 v. 1 by Angus Hawkins
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  "The first volume of a new and definitive account of a long-overlooked prime minister and Conservative Party leader."
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The Forgotten Prime Minister: The 14th Earl of Derby: Volume II: Achievement, 1851-1869: Achievement, 1851-1869 v. 2
14.  The Forgotten Prime Minister: The 14th Earl of Derby: Volume II: Achievement, 1851-1869: Achievement, 1851-1869 v. 2 by Angus Hawkins
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  "Hawkins's second volume covers the years of Derby's three premierships, rescuing his legacy from Disraeli's undeservedly long shadow."
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Lord Aberdeen: A Political Biography
15.  Lord Aberdeen: A Political Biography by M.E. Chamberlain
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  "A good examination of Aberdeen's public career, whose coalition government fell apart amidst accusations of mismanaging the Crimean War."
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Palmerston: The Early Years, 1784-1841
16.  Palmerston: The Early Years, 1784-1841 by Kenneth Bourne
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  "An excellent account of Palmerston's early years, intended to be the first of a two-volume biography that unfortunately was never completed by the author."
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Palmerston: A Biography
17.  Palmerston: A Biography by David Brown
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  "Though excessively detailed with the minutiae of foreign policy, Brown's book is an informative study of Palmerston's life and career."
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Disraeli (Lost Treasures)
18.  Disraeli (Lost Treasures) by Robert Blake
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  "The classic biography of Disraeli, this is a superb account of a complex and fascinating figure."
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Gladstone 1809-1898
19.  Gladstone 1809-1898 by H. C. G. Matthew
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  "A first-rate survey of Gladstone's life and career by the editor of the Gladstone diaries, based on his introductions for that multi-volume work."
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Gladstone
20.  Gladstone by Roy Jenkins
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  "Winner of the Whitbread Prize; Jenkins uses his experience as a minister to offer insight into Gladstone's career."
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Salisbury: Victorian Titan
21.  Salisbury: Victorian Titan by Andrew Roberts
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  "A good, readable examination of this long-serving premier."
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Lord Salisbury: A Political Biography
22.  Lord Salisbury: A Political Biography by Dr E David Steele
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  "Steele offers a good analytical approach to understanding Salisbury's political career."
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Rosebery
23.  Rosebery by Robert Rhodes James
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  "The standard biography of Rosebery."
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Rosebery: Statesman in Turmoil
24.  Rosebery: Statesman in Turmoil by Leo McKinstry
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  "A well-written new Life of Rosebery, a dazzling young politician who never lived up to his promise as prime minister."
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