Manuscripts of J. B. Fortescue, Esq. , Preserved at Dropmore. : 1792-1799.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fitzpatrick, Walter.

Series:

Manuscripts of J. B. Fortescue Preserved at Dropmore Series

Manuscripts of J. B. Fortescue Preserved at Dropmore Series ; v.4

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Great Britain.

Ireland.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (614 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

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

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2014.

Summary:

This volume, part of a historical manuscript series, provides a detailed account of critical political and military events between 1797 and 1799. It focuses on two major themes: the strategic maneuvers and secret negotiations leading to the Third Coalition against France, and the civil unrest in Ireland, including the 1798 uprising and Pitt's failed attempt to pass an Act of Legislative Union. The book examines diplomatic challenges, such as Britain's strained alliances with Prussia and Austria, and the financial and political instability of the period. It highlights the broader European context, including Napoleon's rise and the shifting dynamics of power. Intended for scholars and researchers, this work offers insight into the geopolitical complexities of late-18th-century Europe through primary source materials. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781554937509

1554937507

OCLC:

1470859819