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100 1 _aWalpole, Horace,
_d1717-1797
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 1 (of 3)
246 1 _aMemoirs of the Reign of King George II, Volume 1 (of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-04-21
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 1" by Horace Walpole is a historical account likely written in the late 18th century. This work presents a personal narrative intertwined with political commentary, detailing the events and intrigues of Walpole's time in Parliament and his observations on the court's key figures, particularly as they relate to the governance under King George II. Through his unique perspective, Walpole sheds light on the complexities of political relationships and the social milieu of the era. At the start of the memoirs, the author outlines the political complexities at the beginning of 1751, emphasizing the rivalries within the British government, particularly among the Dukes of Newcastle and Bedford, as well as their associates. He provides detailed accounts of key events and debates occurring in Parliament, including the dismissal of Lord Harrington and divisions related to military funding. Moreover, the opening sections introduce characters like Mr. Pitt, Mr. Murray, and Lord Egmont, setting the scene for a politically charged atmosphere rife with personal animosities and strategic maneuvering among aristocrats and politicians. Walpole’s observations offer a vivid glimpse into the tumultuous political landscape of the period, underscored by a blend of personal insights and anecdotal evidence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760
700 1 _aHolland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron,
_d1773-1840
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57016
999 _c97847
_d97847