Alexander Meyrick Broadley

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Alexander Meyrick Broadley

1847–1916

A Victorian barrister and writer with a remarkably eventful life, he moved between courtrooms, politics, and high society. He is especially remembered for defending Ahmed 'Urabi after the failed Egyptian revolt and for turning his wide interests into books on history and public affairs.

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Chats on autographs

Chats on autographs

by Alexander Meyrick Broadley

The last Punic war, Vol. 1 (of 2) : $b Tunis, past and present : with a narrative of the French conquest of the regency.

The last Punic war, Vol. 1 (of 2) : $b Tunis, past and present : with a narrative of the French conquest of the regency.

by Alexander Meyrick Broadley

The last Punic war, Vol. 2 (of 2) : $b Tunis, past and present : with a narrative of the French conquest of the regency.

The last Punic war, Vol. 2 (of 2) : $b Tunis, past and present : with a narrative of the French conquest of the regency.

by Alexander Meyrick Broadley

About the author

Born in Dorset in 1847, Alexander Meyrick Broadley built an unusually varied career as a barrister, author, and public figure. He studied law, worked in India early in his career, and later became widely known in Britain and abroad. His nickname, "Broadley Pasha," reflected the fame he gained through his involvement in Egyptian affairs.

Broadley is best known for serving as defence counsel to Ahmed 'Urabi after the collapse of the 'Urabi Revolt in Egypt. Alongside his legal work, he wrote on history and politics, and he also edited historical memoirs. His books show a taste for dramatic subjects, including North Africa, Napoleonic history, and notable personalities from the past.

His life was colorful even by late Victorian standards, and that energy carries into his writing. For listeners interested in authors who lived close to the political and social upheavals they described, Broadley offers a mix of firsthand experience, historical curiosity, and strong public personality.