Critical and Historical Essays, Volume 1J. M. Dent, 1961 |
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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 395
... Pitt acted a brave and honest part on this occasion . ventured to put both his power and his popularity to hazard , and spoke manfully for Byng , both in Parliament and in the royal presence . But ... Pitt's dismissal , the William Pitt 395.
... Pitt acted a brave and honest part on this occasion . ventured to put both his power and his popularity to hazard , and spoke manfully for Byng , both in Parliament and in the royal presence . But ... Pitt's dismissal , the William Pitt 395.
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