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The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801Hunt, William

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The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801

Name: The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801
Author: Hunt, William

Hunt, William

Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820

1793.  Change in Pitt's domestic policy                 345
                  Pitt as a war minister                           346
                  Loans raised by Pitt                             348
                  Formation of the coalition                       349
          April.  The conference at Antwerp                        349
                  Success of the allies                            350
                  Their discordant aims                            351
            Aug.  The surrender of Toulon                          352
         8 Sept.  York before Dunkirk: the battle of Hondschoote   353
            Dec.  Attempted co-operation with the Vendeans         354
                  Siege and evacuation of Toulon                   355
            Mar.  Traitorous correspondence bill                   357
        1793-94.  Repressive proceedings                           357
           1794.  The opposition in parliament                     359
                  Selfish conduct of Prussia and Austria           360
                  The British retreat through Holland              362
                  The coalition in a shattered state               363
            Aug.  British conquest of Corsica                      363
  28 May-1 June.  Naval victory: the glorious First of June        364
                  Portland whigs coalesce with government          366
           1791.  Ireland. Society of United Irishmen founded      367
           1793.  Catholic relief act                              368
           1794.  Catholic emancipation question                   368
     Feb., 1795.  The recall of Fitzwilliam                        370


                           CHAPTER XVIII.

                       ENGLAND'S DARKEST DAYS.

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The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801

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