The letter-journal of George Canning
Subtitle: 1793-1795
By: edited by Peter Jupp.
Contributors: Jupp, Peter.
Series: Camden fourth series ;; v. 41
Publisher: Offices of the Royal Historical Society; University College London
Published: 1991
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 310
Subjects: Canning, George, 1770-1827 -- Correspondence; Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Correspondence; Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1789-1820
Description: George Canning (1770-1827) was the grandson of Stratford Canning (1703- 1775), a land owner in Londonderry, Ireland. His father, George Canning (1736-1771) married Mary Ann Costello of Connaught. After his father's death, his mother became an actress and he was raised by family relations. George studied at Oxford and later studied law in London where he became involved in politics. Canning's journal covers the period when he first entered the House of Commons as MP for the Isle of Wight.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.