Manuscripts of J. B. Fortescue, Esq. , Preserved at Dropmore. : 1801-1806.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Fitzpatrick, Walter, author.

Series:

• Manuscripts of J. B. Fortescue Preserved at Dropmore Series
• Manuscripts of J. B. Fortescue Preserved at Dropmore Series ; v.7

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Great Britain--History--18th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (494 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Manuscripts of J.B. Fortescue, Esq., preserved at Dropmore. Volume VII

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2014.

Summary:

This volume, part of a series on the manuscripts of J.B. Fortescue preserved at Dropmore, covers the period from 1801 to 1806. It explores the political career of Lord Grenville during a pivotal time when he transitioned from being a central figure in foreign policy under William Pitt the Younger to leading a small opposition party. The work provides insights into British domestic politics, the challenges posed by Napoleon's rise, and the political separation between Grenville and Pitt. Additionally, it highlights Grenville's contributions to British foreign policy and his inflexible principles, contrasting them with Pitt's pragmatism and mercantile focus. The volume is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in British politics during the Napoleonic era. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

• 9781554937554
• 1554937558

OCLC:

1470852664