Life and Letters of W. J. Birkbeck
- 410pages
- 15 heures de lecture
William John Birkbeck was a prominent English banker, philanthropist, and social reformer of the 19th century. His life story, as told through his own letters and those of his family and associates, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian finance, politics, and cultural life, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those who sought to improve the welfare of the less fortunate.
