In the history of 19th century reform politics Sir James Graham has his place as Peel's chief lieutenant and Home Secretary in the great Ministry of 1841-6, and as the leader of the Peelites after Peel's death. His solid achievement as a political figure of the second rank and an enlightened administrator are fully dealt with.

In the history of 19th century reform politics Sir James Graham has his place as Peel's chief lieutenant and Home Secretary in the great Ministry of 1841-6, and as the leader of the Peelites after Peel's death. His solid achievement as a political figure of the second rank and an enlightened administrator are fully dealt with.