Correspondence of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham: Volume 1 (Cambridge Library Collection - British & Irish History, 17th & 18th Centuries) - Softcover

Pitt, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108067484 ISBN 13: 9781108067485

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Synopsis

Famed for his masterful oratory and fearless criticism of parliamentary opponents, William Pitt the Elder (1708–78) distinguished himself through the strong leadership he provided during Britain's struggle against France in the Seven Years' War. Edited by his great-grandsons and first published between 1838 and 1840, this four-volume collection presents nearly forty years' worth of letters to and from the great statesman. Each volume also contains a useful list of the principal officers of state for the period covered, along with facsimile plates of letters and signatures by some of Pitt's eminent correspondents. Volume 1 (1838) covers the period 1741–59, although most of the letters date from 1754 onwards. Pitt's early political career saw him launch attacks on Sir Robert Walpole, contributing to the latter's resignation in 1742. Once Pitt had himself taken up the reins of power, the annus mirabilis of 1759 marked a high point of his wartime strategy.

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Book Description:

William Pitt the Elder (1708–78) distinguished himself through his brilliant oratory, fearless criticism of opponents, and strong leadership during the Seven Years' War. Edited by his great-grandsons and published between 1838 and 1840, this four-volume collection presents nearly forty years' worth of letters to and from the great statesman.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1108067484
• ISBN 13: 9781108067485
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 524