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“Well, He Got Beheaded”: Caroline, Countess of Derby, on her Husband’s Family’s Illustrious History | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

The Secrets of Statecraft

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Intersections of History and Literature

This chapter examines the interplay between a historical figure and Charles Dickens, highlighting their significant encounters and the resulting friendship. It explores the literary and social implications of their exchanges, including the connections to Dickens's work 'Martin Chuzzlewit'. Furthermore, the narrative reflects on travel experiences, societal norms, and the evolution of voting rights, encapsulating the transformative periods of American history and the personal philosophies shaped by these influences.

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