Life of William, Earl of Shelburne: Afterwards First Marquess of Lansdowne 1776-1805 V3

By Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice

Book Overview

The book ""Life Of William, Earl Of Shelburne: Afterwards First Marquess Of Lansdowne 1776-1805 V3"" is a biography written by Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice. It follows the life of William Petty-Fitzmaurice, who was the Earl of Shelburne and later became the first Marquess of Lansdowne. The biography covers the period from 1776 to 1805, which was a tumultuous time in British history. During this time, Shelburne played a significant role in politics and was involved in many important events, including the American Revolution and the French Revolution. The book provides a detailed account of Shelburne's life, including his upbringing, education, political career, and personal life. It also explores his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. Overall, the book offers a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most influential figures of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.In Three Volumes. With Extracts From His Papers And Correspondence.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: 1162963115
• ISBN13: 9781162963112
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 616 Pages
• Weight: 1.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"