The Life Of Thomas Lord Lyttelton (1876)

By Thomas Frost

Book Overview

The Life of Thomas Lord Lyttelton is a biographical account of the 18th-century British politician and peer, Thomas Lyttelton. Written by Thomas Frost and originally published in 1876, this book chronicles the life and career of Lyttelton, who was a member of the House of Lords and served as Chancellor of the Exchequer under King George II.The book begins with Lyttelton's childhood and education, tracing his early years before delving into his political career. Frost explores Lyttelton's rise to power and his various political achievements, including his role in passing the Jew Bill of 1753, which allowed Jews to become naturalized citizens of England.Throughout the book, Frost also examines Lyttelton's personal life, including his marriage to Lucy Fortescue and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as the poet Alexander Pope and the philosopher David Hume.Overall, The Life of Thomas Lord Lyttelton provides a comprehensive portrait of a significant figure in British history, offering insights into both his political accomplishments and his personal life.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: 1164101811
• ISBN13: 9781164101819
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"