Title: The insatiable earl : a life of John Montagu, Fourth Earl of Sandwich, 1718-1792 /
Authors: Rodger, N. A. M., 1949-
Publisher: Norton,
Year: 1994
Subjects: Sandwich, John Montagu,; Diplomats Great Britain Biography; Politicians Great Britain Biography; Great Britain Politics and government
Abstract: No historical figure of eighteenth century England has been more grossly misrepresented than the inventor of our favorite fast food. The Earl was a diplomat, parliamentary manager, traveler, and had a lifelong passion for music. The political analysis is subtle, original, and well argued. The intellectural and artistic background, and the human quality of the man whose life was blighted by the madness of a dearly loved wife, is brought before us.
Contents: A traveller from an antique land, 1718-44 -- At the Board of Admiralty, 1944-48 -- An honest man lying abroad, 1746-48 -- A great young man, 1746-51 -- Expense of spirit, 1751-63 -- Country life 1755-63 -- The Secretary of State, 1763-65 -- Hope deferred, 1765-70 -- The Admiralty and the Navy, 1770-74 -- The dockyards and the Navy Board, 1774-76 -- Rewards and favours, 1771-82 -- Home and abroad, 1771-75 -- The American rebellion, 1776-77 -- The American war, 1778-79 -- The World War, 1780-82 -- Music at the close, 1782-92 -- Conclusion.