National Review (London) facts for kids
The National Review was a British magazine that started in 1883. Two English writers, Alfred Austin and William Courthope, created it. The magazine was a place for people to share ideas from the Conservative Party in Britain. It even had a quote from a famous Conservative leader, Benjamin Disraeli, on its cover. He once asked, "What is the Tory Party, unless it represents National feeling?" This showed what the magazine stood for.
A Family Magazine
In 1893, a man named Frederick Maxse bought the National Review. He was a former Royal Navy officer. He bought it for his son, Leopold Maxse. Leopold became the magazine's editor and a writer.
When Leopold passed away in 1932, his sister, Lady Violet Milner, took over. She had already been helping with the magazine since 1928. Because of this, many people saw the National Review as a family-run business.
Magazine's Views
Under Leopold Maxse's leadership, the National Review had strong opinions. In the years before World War I, the magazine was not friendly towards Imperial Germany.
Later Years and Closure
The magazine was published by a group called the Cecil Club. This club later became the United and Cecil Club in 1949. In 1950, the magazine changed its name to the National and English Review. It continued to be published for another ten years before it closed down in 1960.
Editors of the Magazine
Here are the people who edited the National Review over the years:
- (1883–1887) Alfred Austin with William Courthope
- (1887–1893) Alfred Austin
- (1893–1932) Leopold Maxse
- (1932–1948) Violet Milner
- (1948–1954) Edward Grigg
- (1954–1960) John Grigg
