The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801

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25232

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The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801

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en

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This authoritative volume chronicles British politics from 1760 to 1801, covering George III's reign, the American Revolution, and the onset of the French Wars. Written with scholarly rigor, it balances political maneuvering with social and economic context, offering a comprehensive view of a transformative era in English history.

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William Hunt's *The History of England, from the Accession of George III. to the Close of Pitt's First Administration* offers a comprehensive political narrative spanning the turbulent late 18th century. The work begins with the accession of George III in 1760, detailing the early administration's struggle against Whig dominance under the influence of the Earl of Bute. Key events include the repeal of the Stamp Act, the rise of William Pitt the Younger, and the escalating conflict with revolutionary France. Hunt meticulously examines the financial strains of war, the repression of sedition, and the eventual defeat at Yorktown. The text analyzes the constitutional evolution, the role of key figures like Burke and Fox, and the shifting alliances that defined the era, culminating in the formation of the Coalition ministry and Pitt's ascent to prime minister. Hunt's account details the turbulent political landscape of late 18th-century Britain. The narrative begins with the accession of George III and the influence of the Earl of Bute, exploring the administration's struggle against Whig dominance and the American colonies. Key events include the repeal of the Stamp Act, the rise of William Pitt the Younger, and the escalating conflict with revolutionary France. The text examines the financial strains of war, the repression of sedition, and the eventual defeat at Yorktown. Hunt analyzes the constitutional evolution, the role of key figures like Burke and Fox, and the shifting alliances that defined the era, culminating in the formation of the Coalition ministry and Pitt's ascent to prime minister.

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