Leonard, Dick

Titans: Fox vs. Pitt

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ISBN 13:
9781784533694
author:
Leonard, Dick
format:
Hardback
publisher:
I.B. Tauris
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, Political Process,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£34.78

Description

Charles James Fox and William Pitt the Younger were two of the most influential politicians of their time. Their lives were marked by intense rivalry, with both men rising to prominence at an unusually young age. Despite their differences in temperament - Fox was known for his genial nature, while Pitt was cautious and ruthless - they shared a common bond as younger sons of distinguished fathers who had been bitter rivals for power. Their relationships with the monarch also played a significant role in shaping their careers, with George III forming an insensate hostility towards Fox and appointing Pitt as Prime Minister at just 24 years old. This book sheds new light on the complex web of alliances and rivalries that defined Georgian England's political landscape, featuring a wide cast of characters.

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