Whig principles and party politics : Earl Fitzwilliam and the Whig party, 1748-1833 by Smith, E. A. (Ernest Anthony) 1924-1998 - 1975

Oxford Road, Manchester : Manchester University Press, 1975. The author cemented his reputation with his contribution concerning the understanding of the Whig political tradition. Whig Principles and Party politics: Earl Fitzwilliam and the Whig party, 1748-1833 (1975), a study of the fourth Earl Fitzwilliam, was a masterpiece of its kind. A deeply researched and sensitive portrayal of a largely forgotten figure, it was also a subtle and illuminating investigation of the survival of whig principles from the era of Rockingham and Burke to that of Grey and Russell. For Smith biography was not perhaps the only, but it was certainly the most appropriate, way of exploring historical issues such as these. xiii, 411p, iv p of plates : ill, ports ; 23cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. A very nice clean copy, in a like dust jacket, which has been price clipped. Free of any inscriptions. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.