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All political actors of the 1790s are assumed to fall into 'radical' or 'conservative' camps according to the strength of their reactions to the French Revolution. The response of the Younger Pitt to that revolution remains unclear and has been contested by historians for the past two centuries. Based on an in-depth analysis of Pitt's actions as Prime Minister, this exciting new study claims that he was intellectually and emotionally untouched by the French Revolution and by the ideological considerations of the revolutionary era. This is essentially a biographical study of a man whose political legacy has been fought over by his heirs and followers. Jennifer Mori's careful and innovative analysis provides the chronological background and detail that enables the reader to assess Pitt's actions at home and abroad and to determine that legacy both as a man and as a political leader.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #212754 in Books
• Published on: 1997-07-16
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Review
This book makes a distinctive contribution to our understanding of a complex and enigmatic politician. -- John Derry, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne This book makes a distinctive contribution to our understanding of a complex and enigmatic politician.

Customer Reviews

An indepth study of Pitt and the French Revolution
This was a work with a strong academic focus with prose to match rather than a general history. However, the book is extremely readable and very much enlightening. The analytical work is first rate with the author accurately describing the causes and effects of a particularly dark chapter in European history, the precursor to the long struggle with Napoleon. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone interested in William Pitt and the French Revolution. I would also recommend the author change the format from academic to general reader in subsequent editions i.e. send the reference sections to the end of the book and add some colour plates of the principle characters etc. Overall a fine example of scholarly history.