Carteret and Newcastle
A Contrast in Contemporaries

This book, originally published in 1943, presents an account of the lives and careers of John Carteret (1690–1763) and Thomas Pelham-Holles (1693–1768).

Basil Williams (Author)

9781107675131, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 April 2014

254 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.5 cm, 0.33 kg

Basil Williams (1867–1950) was an English historian who wrote extensively on political history. In this book, which was originally published in 1943, Williams presents an account of the lives and careers of John Carteret, Earl Granville (1690–1763) and Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle (1693–1768). Illustrative figures and genealogical tables are also included, together with detailed textual notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British history and political history.

Preface
Introduction
1. Carterets and Granvilles. Pelhams and Holleses
2. Carteret in Sweden. Newcastle as Lord Chamberlain and Grand Elector
3. Carteret as Secretary of State: Newcastle's intrigues
4. Newcastle and Townshend
5. Carteret in Dublin and in private life
6. Newcastle, Carteret and Walpole
7. Carteret 'the sole minister'
8. Newcastle has his revenge
9. Newcastle, Granville and the Pelham Ministry, 1744–54
10. Newcastle, Granville and Pitt, 1754–61
11. Granville and Newcastle: last survivors of a regime
Index
Genealogical tables.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]