Pitt is regarding as one of England's greatest Prime Ministers. Presiding over a 22 year period that included the loss to the American colonies, the French Revolution and war between England and France, the East India Company, and struggling rival factions in Parliament, Pitt is known for his strict adherecet to values, and as the originator of standards of integrity for the PM position. This biographer worked to discover his personal life to round out our knowledge of William Pitt, the era in which he lived, and how, as a flawed human, he nonetheless managed to control his anxieties as he faced these challenges. Very Good condition/ Near Fine. First edition. Cassell, Ltd. London. 1978. Hb, Dj. USED. $20.00