Liberal Hearts and Coronets

Veronica Strong-Boag is a professor emerita at the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice and the Department of Educational Studies, University of British Columbia.

• Introduction1. The Making of A Responsible Man: George Campbell Hamilton-Gordon to 18772. The Dutiful Daughter: Ishbel Maria Hogg Marjoribanks to 18773. Forging a Partnership 1877–18864. Extending the Field of Labour, 1886–18985. From Hope to Heartache 1899–19156. Faithful Unto Death 1915–1939Conclusion

‘Strong-Boag’s research on the Aberdeens is exhaustive and her assessment of them even-handed… This is history with its many strands intertwines with critical biography and it is very, very good. - Carolyn MacHardy (BC Studies February 2016) ‘This book provides a window into social reform agendas and methods over the course of several decades, in multiple socio-political contexts, and the complicated dynamics that determine their outcomes.’- Lisa Chilton (Canadian Historical Review vol 97:02:2016) ‘Veronica Strong-Boag’s joint biography of Lord and Lady Aberdeen draws upon comprehensive research, and her grasp of detail is flawless… This book offers a valuable wider perspective on imperial administrators who form an important part of Canada’s history.’- Barbara Messamore (British Journal of Canadian History vol 30:01:2017)