The Amberley Papers: Bertrand Russell's Family Background
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A landmark work of biographical and historical scholarship, The Amberley Papers presents the letters and diaries of Viscount and Viscountess Amberley — the parents of the celebrated philosopher Bertrand Russell — offering an intimate portrait of a remarkable Victorian family. Edited by Bertrand Russell and his wife Patricia, the collection chronicles the intellectual, political, and personal lives of two progressive Victorian figures who were deeply engaged with the major philosophical and social debates of their era. The Amberleys were friends with John Stuart Mill, advocates of birth control, and supporters of women's suffrage, and their correspondence illuminates a world of radical Victorian thought that was far ahead of its time. Rich with personal letters and diary entries, this two-volume set provides a vivid and absorbing window into the domestic and public life of a family whose progressive ideals would leave a lasting imprint on British intellectual history.
Author: Bertrand Russell And Patricia Russell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, George Allen & Unwin Ltd
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Dust jacket: Worn/faded with some minor chipping and edge wear. Page Condition: good. Markings: No visible markings noted.
A landmark work of biographical and historical scholarship, The Amberley Papers presents the letters and diaries of Viscount and Viscountess Amberley — the parents of the celebrated philosopher Bertrand Russell — offering an intimate portrait of a remarkable Victorian family. Edited by Bertrand Russell and his wife Patricia, the collection chronicles the intellectual, political, and personal lives of two progressive Victorian figures who were deeply engaged with the major philosophical and social debates of their era. The Amberleys were friends with John Stuart Mill, advocates of birth control, and supporters of women's suffrage, and their correspondence illuminates a world of radical Victorian thought that was far ahead of its time. Rich with personal letters and diary entries, this two-volume set provides a vivid and absorbing window into the domestic and public life of a family whose progressive ideals would leave a lasting imprint on British intellectual history.