William Pitt the Younger Contributor(s): Evans, Eric J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415132851 ISBN-13: 9780415132855 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $42.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1999 Annotation: In i William Pitt the Younger, /i 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. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Political - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 98047724 |
Lexile Measure: 1290 |
Series: Lancaster Pamphlets |
Physical Information: 0.47" H x 5.45" W x 8.42" (0.50 lbs) 108 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: William Pitt the Younger re-examines Pitt's career in the light of recent research and emphasizes that it should not be stereotyped as having a reformist' phase in the years to 1793 and a reactionary' phase thereafter. His treatment includes explanation of: * Pitt's rapid rise to power This volume by Eric J. Evans, includes a complete historical background to the leader's political career and analyses his achievements. The author outlines Pitt's economic, domestic and foreign policy as well as detailing the changes in party politics and monarchy during the period. |