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Life of William, Earl of Shelburne, Afterwards First Marquess of Landsdowne: With Extracts From His Papers and Correspondence; Volume 1
This book provides a detailed account of the life of William Petty, Earl of Shelburne, who eventually became the first Marquess of Landsdowne. The book is written with extracts from his papers and correspondence, giving the reader an intimate view into the life and times of one of Britain's most illustrious statesmen. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
National Portrait Gallery Mid-Georgian Portraits, 1760-1790
This catalogue includes such famous figures as David Garrick and Dr Samuel Johnson, Sarah Siddons and Emma Hamilton, and the work of such artists as Gainsborough, Reynolds and Romney. It has been compiled by one of the leading authorities on 18th-century English portraiture, John Ingamells.
Life of William, Earl of Shelburne, Afterwards First Marquess of Landsdowne
This biography of William Petty, Earl of Shelburne and First Marquess of Landsdowne, details the life of one of the most important politicians of 18th-century England. The book includes extracts from Petty's papers and correspondence, giving readers a glimpse into the mind of this influential figure. The biography is well-researched and engagingly written, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of England or the life of one of its most important statesmen. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Lansdowne
A remarkable figure of British politics between the late Victorian and interwar years, Lord Lansdowne was among the last hereditary aristocrats to wield power by birth. Over the course of a distinguished fifty year career he served as Governor-General of Canada, Viceroy of India, Secretary of State for War, Foreign Secretary and Leader of the House of Lords.It was Lansdowne who engineered the crucial changes in British foreign policy and the burden of Britain's imperial commitments, led the House of Lords through one of the most divisive periods of modern times and at the end of the First World War became a figure of notoriety greater than any of the popular leaders of the day. Descended fro...
