Leslie Mitchell (historian) facts for kids
Dr. Leslie Mitchell is a historian from the United Kingdom. He specializes in British history.
He is currently an Emeritus Fellow at University College and works with the History Faculty at the University of Oxford in England. Dr. Mitchell has held important roles at the college, including being the Dean. He also edited the University College Record, which is a yearly magazine for people who used to study there. Dr. Mitchell is considered one of the very talented historians from his time, alongside others like Maurice Keen and Henry Mayr-Harting.
Books and Writings
Dr. Mitchell has written several books about history. One of his well-known books is Bulwer Lytton: The Rise and Fall of a Victorian Man of Letters. This book is a biography, which means it tells the story of someone's life.
About Bulwer Lytton
When Dr. Mitchell's book about Bulwer Lytton came out, people liked it. One review said that Dr. Mitchell organized the book by different topics. This made the book interesting and easy to read. It helped readers avoid getting bored by too many small details.
The review also mentioned that the book brings Bulwer Lytton to life right from the start. It talks about his relationships with his mother and wife. Even though organizing the book this way might make it a little less straightforward, it was worth it. The reviewer felt that Dr. Mitchell was kind in how he wrote about this interesting man. The book helps explain who Bulwer Lytton was, especially since it came out 200 years after he was born.
