Overtures of Peace with France

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Edité par Woodbank Press, Warsaw, 2018

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Overtures of Peace with France William Pitt the Younger Limited Edition by Woodbank Press Overtures of Peace with France is among the most significant political speeches of the late eighteenth century, offering a profound reflection on war, diplomacy and the responsibilities of government. Written at a moment when Europe was being transformed by revolution and conflict, Pitt's address examines the difficult balance between the desire for peace and the necessity of defending constitutional order. More than two centuries later, it remains an illuminating study of political judgement in times of crisis. William Pitt the Younger was one of Britain's most accomplished statesmen, whose leadership shaped the nation's response to the French Revolution and the emergence of Napoleonic Europe. Renowned for the clarity of his reasoning and the elegance of his parliamentary oratory, Pitt argued not from sentiment but from principle, combining political realism with a deep respect for constitutional government. Overtures of Peace with France stands as one of the finest surviving examples of eighteenth-century political prose and continues to reward readers interested in diplomacy, history and the art of statesmanship. The Woodbank Press Edition Published by Woodbank Press in a strictly limited edition of 25 numbered copies, this octavo edition is newly typeset in Bodoni, the celebrated neoclassical typeface created by Giambattista Bodoni. Its refined proportions and exceptional clarity make it particularly appropriate for a work originating in the great age of European Classicism. The text is printed on Zuber Rieder, a mould-made pure cotton paper selected for its strength, tactile surface and permanence. Each copy is hand bound in leather with marbled paper-covered boards, a gilt-decorated spine, marbled edges, hand-marbled endpapers and a custom-made slipcase. The edition has been designed in the classical European tradition, with particular attention given to typography, proportion and craftsmanship. Produced in a limitation of only twenty-five copies, the edition is intended to be read, collected and preserved. Bibliographical Details Title: Overtures of Peace with France Author: William Pitt the Younger Publisher: Woodbank Press Place of Publication: Warsaw Edition: Limited to 25 numbered copies Format: Octavo Pagination: 112 pages Typeface: Bodoni Paper: Zuber Rieder mould-made pure cotton paper Binding: Hand bound in leather with marbled paper-covered boards, gilt-decorated spine, marbled edges, hand-marbled endpapers and a custom-made slipcase Condition: New Language: English About Woodbank Press Woodbank Press is an independent press based in Warsaw, Poland, devoted to publishing limited editions of classic literature. Every title is issued in an edition of no more than 25 numbered copies, with particular attention given to typography, page design, paper and hand binding. Rather than reproducing historic books, the press creates original editions inspired by the traditions of the European private press. Each volume is conceived as a carefully made book, intended to unite literary heritage with enduring standards of typography, craftsmanship and design.…

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Titre
Overtures of Peace with France
Auteur
William Pitt the Younger
Éditeur
Woodbank Press, Warsaw
Année de publication
2018
État de l'article
Neuf
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Couverture rigide
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anglais
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History, Philosophy & Political Thought

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