Leslie Mitchell is Emeritus Fellow of University College, Oxford, and the author of The Whig World as well as biographies of Charles James Fox and Lord Melbourne.
..."a straightforward biography...Mitchell is no
idolater..."--Alexandra Mullen, New York Times Book Review
"The life is fascinating in itself and as an exemplar of Victorian
ideals, hopes and fears."--Barbara Fisher, Boston Globe
"Mitchell challenges the neglect of Lytton with a compelling
narrative of a life...succeed[s] in capturing a complex
personality."--Bryce Christensen, Booklist (starred review)
"Mitchell's biography is richly entertaining and full of new
insights."--John Carey, Sunday Times (UK)
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