Bibliograph

Resolution, two brothers, a nation in crisis, a world at war, David Rutland and Emma Ellis ; consultant, Richard Woodman

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Label

Resolution, two brothers, a nation in crisis, a world at war, David Rutland and Emma Ellis ; consultant, Richard Woodman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 447-463) and index

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrationsplatesmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Resolution

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

David Rutland and Emma Ellis ; consultant, Richard Woodman

Sub title

two brothers, a nation in crisis, a world at war

Summary

John Manners, Marquis of Granby, famously led a cavalry charge during the Seven Years War in 1760, losing both hat and wig. A commander of skill and courage, he was cherished by his men and lauded by the British public as an authentic military hero. Granby predeceased his father, the 3rd Duke of Rutland, and never inherited his title, but left two sons whose contrasting fortunes and tragically short lives are the subject of this meticulously researched and richly illustrated book. Charles became 4th Duke in 1779, sought reconciliation with the American colonies and was Viceroy of Ireland; Robert embarked on a naval career, became flag captain of the Resolution and died of injuries sustained at the Battle of the Saintes. Based upon the detailed archives held at Belvoir Castle, Resolution is both an enthralling saga of two generations of the Manners family and a finely delineated portrait of aristocratic, political and naval life in mid-Georgian England

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