The Cambridge History of the British Empire: The growth of the new Empire, l783-1870Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians The University Press, 1940 - Great Britain |
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Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians. PITT'S IMPERIAL POLICY 5 name and power so low and the other had rejoiced in his failure and the collapse of British arms . With the victory of Pitt the King escaped Whig domination , but at ...
Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians. PITT'S IMPERIAL POLICY 5 name and power so low and the other had rejoiced in his failure and the collapse of British arms . With the victory of Pitt the King escaped Whig domination , but at ...
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... Pitt lacked the originality of the great Chatham , while inheriting his essentially conservative temperament . His ... Pitt's effort to reach a settlement in 1784-5 are of cardinal importance in understanding the principles of ...
... Pitt lacked the originality of the great Chatham , while inheriting his essentially conservative temperament . His ... Pitt's effort to reach a settlement in 1784-5 are of cardinal importance in understanding the principles of ...
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... Pitt hesitated and then abandoned his project . When Westmorland suggested a legislative union with Great Britain as a possible means of escape from the danger , Pitt replied that the idea had long been in his mind . War and rebellion ...
... Pitt hesitated and then abandoned his project . When Westmorland suggested a legislative union with Great Britain as a possible means of escape from the danger , Pitt replied that the idea had long been in his mind . War and rebellion ...
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE | 1 |
The Conflict with Revolutionary France 17931802 | 36 |
The Struggle with Napoleon 18031815 | 83 |
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