William Lamb, the second viscount Melbourne, was a prominent British politician who served as prime minister from 1834 to 1841. In this memoir, his life and political career are explored in depth, including his relationships with Queen Victoria and Princess Caroline. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in British political history or Victorian society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.