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Georgian Lords, 18th Century history, Frederick North, 2nd earl of Guilford, Georgian

‘the genuine foundation of our evils’: the Tea Duty Act and Boston Tea Party 250 years on

In the 18th century, tea was a popular drink in America. Yet the East India Company struggled to sell their produce which prompted the British government to pass the Tea Duty Act. Dr Robin Eagles, editor of the Lords 1660-1832 project, explores the less than enthusiastic response in America… 250 years ago, tea was very much an American drink. Everyone in the colonies consumed it, … Continue reading ‘the genuine foundation of our evils’: the Tea Duty Act and Boston Tea Party 250 years on

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Georgian Lords, 18th Century history, George III, Georgian, William Petty, 2nd earl of Shelburne

‘A hotch-potch ministry’ – the brief but tempestuous premiership of the 2nd earl of Shelburne

Following the resignation of Liz Truss after 44 days in office, attention has turned to some of the previous figures to hold short tenures as Prime Minister. In 1782 William Petty, 2nd earl of Shelburne, became Premier and oversaw a shaky 266 days at the top, as Robin Eagles, editor of our Lords 1715-1790 project explores… Lord Shelburne is not much remembered now as a … Continue reading ‘A hotch-potch ministry’ – the brief but tempestuous premiership of the 2nd earl of Shelburne

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