Correspondence of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham: Volume 1

by John Henry Pringle, William Stanhope Taylor, William Pitt, et al.

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108067484
• ISBN13: 9781108067485
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 524 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"