The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801

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The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801

by William Hunt

EN·~19 hours·28 chapters

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28 total
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THE POLITICAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND.

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The Political History of England - IN TWELVE VOLUMES - Edited by WILLIAM HUNT, D.Litt., and REGINALD L. POOLE, M.A. - X. - THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND - FROM THE ACCESSION OF GEORGE III. TO THE - CLOSE OF PITT'S FIRST ADMINISTRATION - 1760-1801 - BY WILLIAM HUNT, M.A., D.Litt. PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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CHAPTER I.

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CHAPTER II.

51:06
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CHAPTER III.

47:13
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CHAPTER IV.

42:07
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CHAPTER V.

58:22
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CHAPTER VI.

43:38
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CHAPTER VII.

44:42
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CHAPTER VIII.

50:26

Description

Spanning the reign of George III through the close of William Pitt’s first ministry, this volume traces the ebb and flow of English politics from 1760 to 1801. It places parliamentary maneuverings, royal influence, and diplomatic crises alongside the era’s religious debates, economic shifts, and intellectual currents, showing how each thread helped shape the nation’s trajectory. Drawing on the latest research and a wealth of primary documents, the narrative balances scholarly rigor with a clear, engaging prose that keeps listeners oriented without requiring specialist knowledge.

Written by a seasoned historian, the work is complemented by detailed maps, a dedicated index, and an appendix that guides further exploration of the sources consulted. Though it belongs to a twelve‑volume series, this installment stands on its own, offering a thorough yet accessible portrait of a pivotal chapter in England’s political development. Listeners will come away with a nuanced understanding of how the decisions of this period set the stage for modern Britain.

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en

Duration

~19 hours (1134K characters)

Series

The political history of England, volume 10 (of 12)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Paul Murray, Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2008-04-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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William Hunt

1842–1931

A Victorian clergyman who became a respected historian, he wrote widely on the English church and England’s past. His work also helped shape major reference projects, including many Anglo-Saxon entries for the Dictionary of National Biography.

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