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Klappentext William Lee Rees surveys the remarkable career of Sir George Grey, the 11th premier of New Zealand. Zusammenfassung Published in 1892! this two-volume biography chronicles the remarkable life and career of Sir George Grey! the 11th premier of New Zealand. William Lee Rees describes Grey's colonial adventures and achievements! outlining how he became arguably the most influential figure during the nineteenth-century European settlement of New Zealand. Inhaltsverzeichnis Book V. Second Governorship of Cape Colony, 1859-61: 31. Public opinion in England on the colonial question; 32. Visit to the Queen, and honours at Cambridge; 33. Prince Alfred's visit to South Africa; 34. Close of Prince Alfred's visit. The Cape Breakwater; 35. The Grey College at Bloemfontein; 36. Letters from African chiefs; 37. Review of Sir G. Grey's administration in South Africa; 38. The Grey Library; Book VI. Second Governorship of New Zealand, 1861-7: 39. New Zealand affairs from 1853 to 1861; 40. The Waikato War; 41. Changed position of the Governor in New Zealand; 42. Retrospect of second New Zealand government; Book VII. Sir George Grey Engages in English Politics, 1868-70: 43. New principle of appointing Colonial Governors; 44. Proposed appointment of General Gordon as military dictator in New Zealand; 45. The dismemberment craze; 46. The Newark election; 47. Farewell to England; 48. South Africa and England. A chapter of disasters; 49. Indictment of the Colonial Office; 50. Earl Grey and Earl Carnarvon compared; Book VIII. Sir George Grey's Life in New Zealand, 1870-92: 51. Kawau; 52. Sir Julius Vogel's public works policy; 53. Principal legislative reforms advocated by Sir George Grey, M.H.R.; 54. Federation of the English-speaking peoples; 55. A series of ovations; 56. Retrospect of Sir George Grey's public life; 57. Native feeling for Sir George Grey; 58. The public library at Auckland; 59. Grey's achievements, failures, and personal characteristics; Conclusion; Appendix; Index....
