Life and Letters of Sir Gilbert Elliot, First Earl of Minto, from 1751 to 1806, When His Public Life in Europe Was Closed by His Appointment to the Vice-Royalty of India: Volume 2
Gilbert Elliot Earl Of Minto
ISBN 10: 037171933X ISBN 13: 9780371719336
Published by HardPress, 1873
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Life And Letters Of Sir Gilbert Elliot, First Earl Of Minto, From 1751 To 1806, When His Public Life In Europe Was Closed By His Appointment To The Vice-Royalty Of India by Gilbert Elliot Earl of Minto. This book presents a documentary biography assembled from the letters and writings of Sir Gilbert Elliot, exploring his political career in late 18th-century Britain, his intimate correspondence with family and leading politicians, and his diplomatic and administrative work in the Mediterranean. Through his reports and exchanges, the volume illuminates Anglo-French relations during the French Revolution, the debates over Parliamentary reform, and the shifting dynamics of power within Britain and Europe. It traces Elliot’s role in Corsica, Toulon, Italy, and his eventual involvement in Indian administration, as well as the personal life of his family and the editorial framing by his descendants. This edition gathers material from his lifetime of public service to present a nuanced portrait of a statesman navigating war, diplomacy, and empire.
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Title: Life and Letters of Sir Gilbert Elliot, ...
Publisher: HardPress
Publication Date: 1873
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New