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The younger Pitt / Michael Duffy.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Duffy, Michael, 1944-
- Series:
- Profiles in power (London, England)
- Profiles in power
- 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:
- xiv, 247 pages ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Harlow, England ; New York : Longman, 2000.
- Summary:
- "This new title in the "Profiles in Power Series" examines the astonishing career of The Younger Pitt. A phenomenon, dead at 46, he was not only Britain's youngest, but also her second longest, serving Prime minister, who acted as premier for 19 of his 25 yeas in Parliament. Provides a concise analytical examination of a critical period in British history and Pitt's role in these events, including Britain's international resurgence after the loss of America and the long struggle against Revolutionary and Napoleonic France. For those interested in British history. Hardcover 0-582-05278-5 $ 69.95y
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-238) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0582052793
- 0582052785
- OCLC:
- 43985304
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