Jeremy Black

Pitt the Elder

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ISBN 13:
9780521398060
author:
Jeremy Black
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1992
Pages:
340
Genre:
Politics Biographies & True Stories Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£37.06

Description

William Pitt the Elder, First Earl of Chatham, was a statesman whose remarkable career was marked by both great achievement and personal struggle. This readable yet scholarly account explores his life, from his early years to his later years as a dominant figure in British politics.

Pitt's rise to power was not without its challenges, particularly given his poor physical health and mental stress. However, it was precisely this outsider status that helped him build a reputation and make a lasting impact on British policy during the Seven Years War.

This biography offers a nuanced understanding of Pitt's complex character and his enduring legacy in British history, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the country's past.

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