Description
1930 First edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn first edition of P.W. Wilson’s “William Pitt, the Younger” offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of Britain’s most influential prime ministers. Published in 1930, just over a century after Pitt’s death, the book provides a contemporary perspective on his remarkable political career and the tumultuous era of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Despite its age and wear, the book’s sturdy binding and largely intact pages allow readers to delve into Wilson’s meticulous research and vivid portrayal of Pitt’s role in shaping Britain’s response to the upheavals of the late 18th century. Collectors and history enthusiasts alike will appreciate this rare opportunity to own a first edition of a seminal work on a pivotal figure in British history.
