Life Of The Right Honorable William Pitt V3

By Earl Stanhope and Philip Henry Stanhope

Book Overview

The ""Life Of The Right Honorable William Pitt V3"" is a biography written by the Earl Stanhope. The book details the life of William Pitt, a prominent figure in British politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Pitt was the youngest ever Prime Minister of Great Britain, serving two terms in office from 1783-1801 and again from 1804 until his death in 1806. The biography covers Pitt's upbringing, education, and early political career, as well as his time as Prime Minister and his role in shaping British foreign policy during the Napoleonic Wars. The book also delves into Pitt's personal life, including his relationship with his father, William Pitt the Elder, and his struggles with ill health throughout his career. Stanhope's biography is based on extensive research, including letters and other primary sources, and provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of one of Britain's most influential leaders. It is the third volume in a series of biographies of Pitt by Stanhope, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British history, politics, or the life of William Pitt.In Three Volumes. With Extracts From His Ms. Papers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162966785
• ISBN13: 9781162966786
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"