John Charles Viscount Althorp was a British politician and member of the Spencer family, who were one of the most prominent and influential aristocratic families in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries. In this memoir, Denis Le Marchant provides an intimate portrait of Althorp's life, including his political career and his role in shaping modern British society. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of British politics and society, as well as the fascinating lives of aristocrats and politicians. 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.