Correspondence and Documents, Explaining the Proceedings of the Marques Wellesley, and of the Earl of Moira, in the Recent Negotiations for the Formation of an Administration (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Richard Wellesley

 
9780656181629: Correspondence and Documents, Explaining the Proceedings of the Marques Wellesley, and of the Earl of Moira, in the Recent Negotiations for the Formation of an Administration (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A historical collection that captures the negotiations and papers behind the formation of a new administration in 1812.

This volume presents the correspondence and documents surrounding the Marquess Wellesley and the Earl of Moira as they interact with key political figures of the time.

What you’ll find in this edition:
  • A curated set of letters, memoranda, and papers that illuminate how leaders sought to shape policy during a crisis.
  • An introductory paper explaining the guiding principles for forming an administration, including aims to address Catholic claims and to prosecute the war in the Peninsula with vigor.
  • A thread of communications among prominent figures such as Canning, Grey, Grenville, Liverpool, and the Crown, showing how consensus and disagreement shaped decisions.
  • A historical record that helps readers understand the sequence of events, negotiations, and official responses in early 19th‑century British politics.
Experience and takeaways:
  • See how political strategy, diplomacy, and constitutional considerations intersect in a real historical crisis.
  • Follow the progression of ideas from broad principles to specific staffing and cabinet questions.
  • Gain context for the era’s debates on Catholic rights, war strategy, and governance.
Ideal for readers of political history, Napoleonic era diplomacy, and archival documents that reveal the mechanics of government in crisis.

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ISBN 10:  1332763367 ISBN 13:  9781332763368
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2016
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