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The Clements Library Bookworm
The Man of Twists and Turns: William Fitzmaurice, 2nd Earl of Shelburne and the End of Enlightenment
Join David Hancock in our Bookworm series for a discussion on his forthcoming book, The Man of Twists and Turns: William Fitzmaurice, 2nd Earl of Shelburne and the End of Enlightenment
Hancock’s biography delves into the life of William Fitzmaurice, the second Earl of Shelburne and First Marquess of Lansdowne (1737–1805). Hailing from Ireland, Fitzmaurice was not only a scholar and soldier but also a seasoned politician, aesthete, and office-holder. As prime minister, his negotiations were instrumental in securing the peace that concluded the Revolutionary War. The William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, 2nd Earl of Shelburne papers (1665-1885) housed at the Clements contain the letters and official papers of Lord Shelburne.
Free event - Registration required: http://myumi.ch/gjgzR
Hancock’s biography delves into the life of William Fitzmaurice, the second Earl of Shelburne and First Marquess of Lansdowne (1737–1805). Hailing from Ireland, Fitzmaurice was not only a scholar and soldier but also a seasoned politician, aesthete, and office-holder. As prime minister, his negotiations were instrumental in securing the peace that concluded the Revolutionary War. The William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, 2nd Earl of Shelburne papers (1665-1885) housed at the Clements contain the letters and official papers of Lord Shelburne.
Free event - Registration required: http://myumi.ch/gjgzR
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