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William Pitt and national revivalJ. Holland Rose

William Pitt and national revival

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"William Pitt and National Revival" by J. Holland Rose is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the political career of William Pitt the Younger, particularly his contributions to national revival up until the rising tensions with Revolutionary France. The book promises to delve into Pitt’s life and significant impact on British history during a pivotal era marked by political, financial, and social upheaval. The opening of the book introduces the context in which Pitt emerged as a political figure. It describes the grim state of Britain at the end of the American War, detailing the struggles and challenges faced by the nation, including financial burdens and a complex political landscape. It outlines Pitt's rise to prominence as he took office during a time of crisis and national distress, setting the stage for an examination of his policies and leadership in navigating the tumultuous years that followed. The narrative hints at the revolutions—both political and industrial—that would shape the modern world, framing Pitt as a key player in this transformative period.

William Pitt and national revival, by J. Holland Rose. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #73157.

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36 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface839 words
  2. 2.Introduction: 1615 words
  3. 3.Introduction: England at the Close of the American War (1780–3) (1)8,813 words
  4. 4.Introduction: England at the Close of the American War (1780–3) (2)3,710 words
  5. 5.Chapter I: Early Years5,838 words
  6. 6.Chapter II: At Cambridge4,788 words
  7. 7.Chapter III: Political Apprenticeship4,952 words
  8. 8.Chapter IV: At Westminster and Goostree’s7,845 words
  9. 9.Chapter V: The Peace with America9,901 words
  10. 10.Chapter VI: The Coalition10,582 words
  11. 11.Chapter VII: The Struggle with Fox9,677 words
  12. 12.Chapter VIII: Retrenchment6,855 words
  13. 13.Chapter IX: Reform7,509 words
  14. 14.Chapter X: India9,466 words
  15. 15.Chapter XI: The Irish Problem9,512 words
  16. 16.Chapter XII: Pitt and His Friends10,750 words
  17. 17.Chapter XIII: Isolation9,033 words
  18. 18.Chapter XIV: L’entente Cordiale10,337 words
  1. 19.Chapter XV: The Dutch Crisis7,067 words
  2. 20.Chapter XVI: The Triple Alliance8,243 words
  3. 21.Chapter XVII: The Prince of Wales5,402 words
  4. 22.Chapter XVIII: The Regency Crisis9,311 words
  5. 23.Chapter XIX: Australia and Canada8,033 words
  6. 24.Chapter XX: The Slave Trade9,809 words
  7. 25.Chapter XXI: The Schemes of Catharine II4,030 words
  8. 26.Chapter XIV: , the French Ministry was fain to huddle up the disputes in4,393 words
  9. 27.Chapter XXII: Partition or Pacification?5,496 words
  10. 28.Chapter XXIII: Partition or Pacification (continued)6,682 words
  11. 29.Chapter XXIV: The French Revolution9,339 words
  12. 30.Chapter XXV: The Dispute with Spain9,908 words
  13. 31.Chapter XXVI: Pitt and Catharine II6,925 words
  14. 32.Chapter XXVII: The Triumph of Catharine II (1)8,832 words
  15. 33.Chapter XXVII: The Triumph of Catharine II (2)8,349 words
  16. 34.Chapter XXVII: The Triumph of Catharine II (3)8,428 words
  17. 35.Chapter XXVII: The Triumph of Catharine II (4)7,548 words
  18. 36.Chapter XXVII: The Triumph of Catharine II (5)2,992 words