Learn about one of the most influential political figures of the late 18th century with this in-depth biography of William Earl of Shelburne. His life story is one of military service, political maneuvering, and social activism, as he fought for the causes he believed in and helped shape the future of his country. Edmond George Petty-Fitzmaurice's biography is expertly researched and meticulously written, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Great Britain. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.