Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle, was one of the eighteenth century’s great political survivors and served as First Lord of the Treasury through peace and war. Born in Sussex in July 1693, he was the eldest son of Thomas Pelham, …
Henry Pelham’s tenure as First Lord of the Treasury continued the direction and style of politics inaugurated by his mentor, Robert Walpole. Pelham was the second surviving son of Thomas Pelham, first Baron Pelham of Laughton, and his second wife …
This is the first of 52 biographies of British Prime Ministers, from Sir Robert Walpole to Gordon Brown. Written by members of History & Policy, a 500+ strong network of expert historians, these new, succinct bios will be published over …
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