A sharp portrait of political power and the men who shaped 17th–18th century Britain. This edition surveys the lives and leadership of figures like Strafford, Walpole, and Pitt, exploring how their choices, ambitions, and methods altered the course of history. It blends vivid character sketches with thoughtful analysis of governance, policy, and the era’s turbulent politics.
- Learn how different leaders used power, personality, and strategy to influence government.
- See how domestic policy and foreign affairs intertwined in the careers of England’s great statesmen.
- Discover how personal ambition and public duty collided—and sometimes aligned—in shaping nations.
- Read about the traits, decisions, and legacies that defined leadership in a complex age.
Ideal for readers of political history and biography who want a clear, readable view of public life and its consequences.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores how the illustrious statesmen, Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, and Sir Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, governed England in the 17th and 18th centuries respectively. In a time of tyranny and instability, Wentworth was an iron-fisted Lord Deputy of Ireland, oppressing the Irish people and cementing his control with a powerful army. The author paints a vivid picture of Strafford's despotic reign and the methods he employed to keep the Irish people in check. In contrast, Walpole was a cunning Minister of Peace, navigating a complex political landscape with deft diplomacy and shrewd financial policies. Through the lens of these two historical figures, this book delves into the contrasting approaches to governance, shedding light on the complexities and challenges of 17th and 18th-century England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330491874_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330491874
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330491874
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 346 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25818000/2
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