02546cam a22003253u 4500 24980 UtSlPG 20260610133555.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Rose, J. Holland (John Holland), 1855-1942 William Pitt and the Great War Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-04-03 Produced by Paul Murray, Wolfgang Menges and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "William Pitt and the Great War" by J. Holland Rose is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and political maneuvers of William Pitt the Younger, particularly focusing on his role during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution and the subsequent wars involving Britain and France. The narrative presents a detailed examination of Pitt's strategies and policies as he sought to navigate the complex political landscape of late 18th-century Europe. The opening of the work provides a foundational context for understanding the political tensions leading up to the Great War. It begins with a detailed preface that outlines Pitt's earlier successes and his attempts to reform British politics, setting the stage for the challenges he faced as the threat of revolutionary fervor in France escalated. Key events, such as the attempted flight of Louis XVI and the reactions of European powers, are mentioned, highlighting the shifts in alliances and the growing fears of a royalist intervention against the emerging republicanism in France. Rose lays the groundwork for an exploration of Pitt’s increasingly strained efforts to contain the conflict and manage domestic unrest while maintaining the stability of his government in the face of external pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Europe -- History -- 1789-1815 Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 Pitt, William, 1759-1806 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24980 65981 65981