Lord Chatham, His Early Life and Connections by Rosebery
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"Lord Chatham, His Early Life and Connections" by Rosebery is a historical account written in the early 20th century." This biography focuses on William Pitt, later known as Lord Chatham, exploring his early life, familial lineage, and the complex relationships that shaped his political career. The book seeks to illuminate the fascinating yet turbulent backdrop from which one of Britain’s most notable statesmen emerged. "At the start of the biography, the author
introduces the challenges and nuances of writing about Chatham's life, acknowledging the limited availability of personal documents and correspondence." The preface outlines Chatham's background, starting with his forebearer, Governor Pitt, who navigated the perilous waters of trade and politics in the East Indies. Eventually, it highlights the volatile dynamic within the Pitt family, rich in ambition yet marred by strife. The opening portion captures an intricate portrait of familial tensions and the legacies of ambition and conflict that would influence Chatham’s life and career, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of his ascent as a key political figure in Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose, Earl of, 1847-1929 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lord Chatham, His Early Life and Connections |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Rory OConor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38452 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38452-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 609 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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