Titans : Fox vs. Pitt
Leonard, R. L. (Richard Lawrence)2019
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Charles James Fox and William Pitt the Younger were the two political giants of their day - the greatest of orators, and the fiercest of rivals. Fox was genial, tolerant, gregarious, self-indulgent, rash, a reckless gambler and a drinking companion of the Prince of Wales (later the Prince Regent and George IV) whereas Pitt was cautious, self-controlled (though also a heavy drinker), calculating, ruthless and misanthropic. Their fates were heavily influenced by their respective relationships with George III, who formed an insensate hostility to Fox, using unconstitutional means to exclude him from power, while favouring Pitt, whom he appointed as Prime Minister at the age of 24, and maintained in office for 17 years. Featuring a wide cast of characters, this book sheds new light on the political landscape of Georgian England and two of the leading political players of the age.
Main title:
Titans : Fox vs. Pitt / Dick Leonard & Mark Garnett.
Author:
Leonard, R. L. (Richard Lawrence), authorGarnett, Mark, 1963-, author
Imprint:
London : I.B. Tauris, 2019.
Collation:
xix, 314 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781784533694 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
941.073092941.0730922941.073092 LEO
Language:
English
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BRN:
1166277
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