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Pitt the Elder and Pitt the Younger compared

A brief comparison distinguishes Pitt the Elder's political skill from the younger Pitt's broader effect on politics.

Question

How do Pitt the Elder and Pitt the Younger compare?

Short answer

In this assessment, Pitt the Elder was an outstanding politician of his era, while Pitt the Younger redefined politics.

Notes

Pitt the Elder receives praise as a highly capable politician within the conventions of his time. Pitt the Younger receives the stronger claim of having changed politics itself. This is a brief personal assessment rather than a detailed comparison of their policies.