How do Pitt the Elder and Pitt the Younger compare?
Short answerIn this assessment, Pitt the Elder was an outstanding politician of his era, while Pitt the Younger redefined politics.
NotesPitt 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.