Anthony Trollope - The New Zealander, Trollope Society, 1995

Anthony Trollope - The New Zealander, Trollope Society, 1995  

The book's title is a reference to a prophecy by Lord Macaulay, who predicted that one day, in the distant future, a "New Zealander standing on the ruins of London Bridge" would sketch the ruins of a decadent London, much like tourists viewed the ruins of ancient Rome. Trollope used this metaphor as a starting point to examine and criticize the various institutions of Britain in his time (1856), including the Crown, Parliament, the Law, and Literature and Art, offering his opinion on how to stave off this predicted decline.

Decorated hardcover like new.  Gilt lettering to spine. Text firm and clean.   

Weight    500g.   Pages    226.