The Elder Pitt by Marie Peters
William Pitt was the dominant British statesman in the mid-eighteenth century. His greatest achievements were during the Seven Years War (1756-63) when Britain acquired much of her international Empire. Throughout his career he was able to sway the Commons by his oratory and his remarkable physical presence, but today his reputation is less assured. In this new study Marie Peters reassesses Pitt's career in its full political context offering many fresh insights for the specialist, but also uses Pitt to provides a rich and accessible introduction to the period.
'This book will prove of great assistance to anyone interested in understanding how government worked in the 1700s'Contemporary Review " This able study is a useful addition to the scholarship available on 18th century British politics." "The historical association, 2000" "This fine biography is not a mere pot-boiler but the result of a life-time's research and reflection, and enhanced by the judicious use of the more specialist studies." "The English historical review, 1999"
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| ISBN 13 | 9780582259577 |
| ISBN 10 | 0582259576 |
| Title | The Elder Pitt |
| Author | Marie Peters |
| Series | Profiles In Power |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pearson Education Limited |
| Year published | 1997-11-12 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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