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Page 385
... Pitt resolutely declined . Disinterestedness of this kind was , in his days , very rare . His conduct surprised and amused politicians . It excited the warmest admiration throughout the body of the people ... Pitt owed most William Pitt 385.
... Pitt resolutely declined . Disinterestedness of this kind was , in his days , very rare . His conduct surprised and amused politicians . It excited the warmest admiration throughout the body of the people ... Pitt owed most William Pitt 385.
Page 393
... Pitt and Fox in the House of Commons . Newcastle's heart failed him , and he tendered his resignation . In The King sent for Fox , and directed him to form the plan of an administration in concert with Pitt . But Pitt had not forgotten ...
... Pitt and Fox in the House of Commons . Newcastle's heart failed him , and he tendered his resignation . In The King sent for Fox , and directed him to form the plan of an administration in concert with Pitt . But Pitt had not forgotten ...
Page 464
... Pitt thought the demand exorbitant , and positively refused compliance . A bitter quarrel followed . Each of the kinsmen was true to his character . Temple's soul festered with spite , and Pitt's swelled into contempt . Temple represented ...
... Pitt thought the demand exorbitant , and positively refused compliance . A bitter quarrel followed . Each of the kinsmen was true to his character . Temple's soul festered with spite , and Pitt's swelled into contempt . Temple represented ...
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ENGLISH HISTORY | 3 |
Introduction by Douglas Jerrold | 18 |
BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES | 405 |
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