In 1784, Pitt became the youngest Prime Minister in British history, a record that has not yet been broken. He soon outwitted his opponents, and dominated the political scene for the next 22 years. The author, himself a politician, explains how Pitt maneuvered through a series of national crises, including the madness of George III, the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars. His story gives new perspective on a rich cast of characters including Fox, Sheridan, Burke, and the Royals. Jacket with some distress. 556 pages. 1st US Ed. Alfred A. Knopf, NY. 2005/ Hb, Dj. USED. $7.00