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Edward Dicey
1832–1911
A lively Victorian man of letters, he moved easily between journalism, travel writing, politics, and public debate. His work drew on years spent reporting from Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
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Rome in 1860
by Edward Dicey
About the author
Born in Leicestershire in 1832, Edward Dicey was an English writer, journalist, and editor. He studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, and went on to build a career as a prolific commentator on politics and international affairs.
Dicey traveled widely and turned those experiences into books and essays, writing about places including the United States, Egypt, and the wider Mediterranean world. He also worked in newspaper editing and is especially associated with The Observer, where he served as editor for many years.
Remembered as a well-connected Victorian public writer, he was the brother of the jurist A. V. Dicey and was appointed CB. He died in 1911.