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Phillips, Walter Alison

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ISBN 10 : 1331212146 ISBN 13 : 9781331212140

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Follow the fascinating life and career of George Canning, a prominent British statesman who rose from humble beginnings to become a key figure in early 19th-century politics. From his early days as a political pamphleteer and poet to his pivotal role as Foreign Secretary during the Napoleonic Wars, Canning's remarkable journey is meticulously chronicled. This book delves into Canning's complex character, his oratorical brilliance, and his profound influence on British foreign policy. Along the way, it explores his views on the French Revolution, his support for the Irish Union, and his complex relationship with Prime Minister William Pitt. The author presents a balanced perspective on Canning's legacy, examining both his triumphs and his shortcomings. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the enduring impact of George Canning's life and ideas on British history.

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Stapleton s Political Life of George Canning (1831), Stapleton s George Canning and hiit Times (1835), Bell s Life of Canning and the memoir prefixed to Therry sedition of Canning sspeeches (1828). Much of Canning sofficial correspondence is contained in the Supplementary Despatches of the Duke of Wellington, to which may be added Mr. E. J. Stapleton s Some Official Correspondence of George Canning (1887). To the kindness of the Countess of Cork and Orrery I am indebted for the permission to republish the Lines addressed to Miss Scott before Marriage, while I have to thank the Marquis of Clanricarde for allowing me to reproduce the beautiful portrait by Gainsborough of George Canning as a boy, and the Earl of Crewe for permission to include the interesting picture by Hickel of Canning as a young man. W. A. P.
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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331212146
ISBN 13: 9781331212140
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 223
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George Canning (Classic Reprint)

Walter Alison Phillips

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ISBN 10 : 1331212146 ISBN 13 : 9781331212140

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Follow the fascinating life and career of George Canning, a prominent British statesman who rose from humble beginnings to become a key figure in early 19th-century politics. From his early days as a political pamphleteer and poet to his pivotal role as Foreign Secretary during the Napoleonic Wars, Canning's remarkable journey is meticulously chronicled. This book delves into Canning's complex character, his oratorical brilliance, and his profound influence on British foreign policy. Along the way, it explores his views on the French Revolution, his support for the Irish Union, and his complex relationship with Prime Minister William Pitt. The author presents a balanced perspective on Canning's legacy, examining both his triumphs and his shortcomings. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the enduring impact of George Canning's life and ideas on British history. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781331212140_0

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