Originally published in 1916, this book presents a concise biography of the Scottish statesman Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville (17421811).Originally published in 1916, this book presents a concise biography of the Scottish statesman Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville (17421811). The text provides accessible information on the key aspects of Dundas' life, the main aim being 'to portray a personality rather than to describe a political career'.Originally published in 1916, this book presents a concise biography of the Scottish statesman Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville (17421811). The text provides accessible information on the key aspects of Dundas' life, the main aim being 'to portray a personality rather than to describe a political career'.Originally published in 1916, this book presents a concise biography of the Scottish statesman Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville (17421811). The text provides accessible information on the key aspects of Dundas' life, the main aim being 'to portray a personality rather than to describe a political career'. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Dundas and British political history.Chapters 1-13; List of principal authorities used by the author; Index.