The Elder Pitt

Profiles in Power

by Marie Peters

William Pitt was the dominant British statesman in the mid-eighteenth century. His greatest achievements were during the Seven Years War (1756-63) when Britain acquired much of her international Empire. Throughout his career he was able to sway the Commons by his oratory and his remarkable physical presence, but today his reputation is less assured. In this new study Marie Peters reassesses Pitt's career in its full political context offering many fresh insights for the specialist, but also uses Pitt to provides a rich and accessible introduction to the period.

224 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1997