Authors

William Pitt the Elder

in The Copy Book

There are three posts in The Copy Book credited to William Pitt the Elder. (In the case of some authors, the list may include translations and paraphrases.)

There are additional posts related to William Pitt the Elder listed in the Subjects section. See them at William Pitt the Elder (1).

1

The Crimes of Mr Pitt

William Pitt was a rising star of British politics in 1741, so much so that Horace Walpole MP felt he needed his wings clipped — an operation fraught with peril.

2

A Little Common Sense

William Pitt the Elder doubts the wisdom of letting experts run the country.

3

Out of Touch

William Pitt the Elder berates Parliament for treating the public like know-nothings.