Reformers, Patrons and Philanthropists: The Cowper-temples and High Politics in Victorian England - Library of Victorian Studies

William and Georgina Cowper-Temple were significant figures in nineteenth-century Britain. This book explores the Cowper-Temples' roles within Whig-Liberalism, philanthropy and social reform, and provides an insight into the private lives of two aristocrats dedicated to using their powers of influence to alleviate problems in Victorian society.