William Pitt the Younger

The award-winning biography of William Pitt the Younger by William Hague, the youngest leader of the Tory Party since Pitt himself.

Reviews

‘A shrewd political biography and a sensitive portrait of one of our most enigmatic heroes.’ Simon Sebag Montefiore
‘One of the most enjoyable biographies for years…if you buy only one political biography this year, make it the one.’ John Major
‘A first-class work of history; informative, well written and captivating.’ The Times
‘What makes the book such an engrossing and stimulating read is the author’s passion for and understanding of politics.’ Sunday Times
‘A weighty and scholarly biography…the empathy, indeed the identification of subject with author, is remarkable. Hague deserves an accolade…he has written a serious, detailed and thoughtful study of one of Britain's greatest prime ministers.’ Shirley Williams, Guardian
‘Truly fine…The need for a distinguished, readable, single-volume work has long been recognised. William Hague has now triumphantly filled this gap.’ Scotsman
‘Narrated with a finely attuned sense of the politically dramatic.’ Andrew Roberts, Evening Standard
‘A reliable and readable account of an unusual politician and a tragic life.’ Spectator
‘A fascinating account.’ Christopher Foyle, Mail on Sunday