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323 pages 23 cm "William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham PC (15 November 1708 ? 11 May 1778), called William Pitt the Elder by historians, was a British Whig statesman who led Britain during the Seven Years' War (known as the French and Indian War in the United States). He again led the country (holding the official title of Lord Privy Seal) between 1766 and 1768. Much of his power came from his brilliant oratory. He was out of power for most of his career, and became famous for his attacks on the government, such as Walpole's corruption in the 1730s, Hanoverian subsidies in the 1740s, peace with France in the 1760s, and the uncompromising policy toward the American colonies in the 1770s."--Wikipedia Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-313) and index Birth -- 'Cowed for life' -- Universities-home and foreign -- 'This terrible cornet of horse' -- The political background -- The opposition -- The background of foreign affairs -- The maiden speech -- Frederick, Prince of Wales -- The opening Gambit -- The war of Jenkins' ear -- Walpole's decline -- Pulteney's earldom -- The committee of enquiry -- The balance of power -- The war of the Austrian succession -- 'A province to a desp

Author

Owen Aubrey Sherrard

Publisher

[London] Bodley Head

Published

1952

Language

EN