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William Pitt the Younger / Eric J. Evans.
LIBRA DA522.P6 E93 1999
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Evans, Eric J., 1945-
- Series:
- Lancaster pamphlets
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Pitt, William, 1759-1806.
- Pitt, William.
- Great Britain--Politics and government--1760-1820.
- Great Britain.
- Politics and government.
- Prime ministers--Great Britain--Biography.
- Prime ministers.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- xvi, 91 pages ; 22 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Routledge, 1999.
- Summary:
- In "William Pitt the Younger," Eric J. Evans re-examines Pitt's career in light of recent research and makes the controversial statement that Pitt's life does not fit into two neat stereotypes. This complete historical background to Pitt's political career outlines his economic, domestic and foreign policy as well as detailing the changes in party politics and monarchy during the period.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 88-91).
- ISBN:
- 0415132851
- OCLC:
- 40159007
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