The Times Great Lives: A Century in Obituaries

An obituary offers an instant assessment of a life. For more than 150 years, The London Times has been providing respected and discerning verdicts on the lives of the great and the good. Collected here for the first time are obituaries of more than 100 of the most significant and influential figures in their fields—from athletes, musicians, writers, artists, and pop stars, to politicians and military personnel. Ordered chronologically, they provide fascinating juxtapositions, with pictures from The Times archive scattered throughout, some of which have not been seen since the obituary was first published. All of the major figures that readers would expect to find in a book of great 20th century lives are included in this collection. There are also some unexpected figures who were not necessarily in the limelight but whose lives had a great impact.

Biographies & Memoirs

Brunskill, Ian

Reference & Collections

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

Documenting the lives of the great and the good, the first obituaries appeared in London’s The Times during the Victorian era. Gathered in this intriguing volume are the obituaries of some of the most significant and influential scientists, social reformers, composers, writers, and politicians of the 19th century, including Charles Dickens, William Gladstone, Karl Marx, Louis Pasteur, Christina Rossetti, Thomas Cook, and Oscar Wilde. Insightful commentary has been added to reveal the subtexts and omissions from the original texts. Arranged according to the date of their deaths and illustrated with rare pictures from The Times archive, these lives offer a fascinating perspective on the society, people, and values of one of the most interesting periods in history.

The Times Great Victorian Lives: An Era in Obituaries

Historical

HarperCollins, UK

The authoritative guide to the 2017 British general election results, charting the campaign, the results by constituency, the winning majorities, the voting patterns and the implications for the future. Published since 1880, The Times Guide to the House of Commons is the definitive guide to Parliament and a trusted authority on UK politics. Compiled and written by leading political journalists and commentators, this edition offers a comprehensive survey of the historic 2017 general election. It charts the run-up to the election and includes full analysis of the outcome and the implications for Britain’s future. An expert account of the historic events of the general election including: • The voting patterns, MP profiles, including winning majority, and the current state of Britain’s parties • In-depth election analysis, from the campaign trail to constituency results by Times political editor Francis Elliott • How the pollsters fared, by Anthony Wells of YouGov • Authoritative analysis of turnout, swing, voting patterns by Rallings and Thrasher, with extensive tables and data section • The history and practicalities of hung parliaments by Dennis Kavanagh

The Times Guide to the House of Commons 2017: The Definitive Record of Britain's Historic 2017 General Election

Reference

Almanacs & Yearbooks

Times Books UK

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