To what extent is it fair to conclude that Palmerstonâ€(TM)s foreign policy one long crime from 1830 to 1865?

... To what extent is it fair to conclude that Palmerston's foreign policy one long crime from 1830 to 1865? 3rd Viscount Palmerston (Henry John Temple) was a British statesman who served his country as a political figure in the mid 19th century. He was in office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865. He began his parliamentary career as a Tory and concluding it as a Liberal. He was Prime Minister twice, first from 6th February 1855 to 19th February 1858. He was the Prime Minister again from12th June 1859 to 18th October 1865. During this time there were a number of controversial events and accusations bought against him usually because of his policies and for his determination for Britain not to be compromised at any costs. He was also Foreign Secretary three times, first during 1830-1834, secondly from 1835 to 1841 and then again during the period 1846-1851.

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