02582cam a22003253u 4500 58705 UtSlPG 20260610134343.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 3 (of 3) Memoirs of the Reign of King George II, Volume 3 (of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-01-16 Produced by MWS, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 3 (of 3)" by Horace Walpole is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The volume provides insights into the political landscape during the reign of King George II, detailing the intrigues, conflicts, and power struggles within the British government and its relation to major figures like Mr. Pitt and the Duke of Newcastle. Readers can expect a vivid portrayal of the complexities of governance during a tumultuous period in British history, with a focus on the shifting alliances and rivalries among influential politicians. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for the political turmoil during 1757, marked by the dismissal and resignation of various ministers and the efforts to form a new administration. Walpole outlines the precarious state of the government, highlighting Mr. Pitt's rising power and popularity, as well as the ongoing parliamentary inquiries into the loss of Minorca. The atmosphere is charged with ambition, as factions vie for control and influence, leading to comical yet serious negotiations and rebuffs among the ruling elites. The tension of the period is palpable, revealing the dynamics of governance as both a drama and a reflection of the social and political anxieties of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760 Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58705 99532 99532