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100 1 _aWalpole, Horace,
_d1717-1797
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 2 (of 3)
246 1 _aMemoirs of the Reign of King George II, Volume 2 (of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-09-05
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 2" by Horace Walpole is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume chronicles the political atmosphere and key events during King George II's reign, particularly focusing on the lead-up to the Seven Years' War and the tensions surrounding British politics. It offers readers an in-depth view of the complex relationships among political figures of the time, such as Fox and Pitt, set against a backdrop of foreign aggression and domestic disputes. At the start of this volume, the narrative delves into the political tensions brewing in Britain due to alarming military preparations in France, clearly indicating an impending conflict. The opening portion highlights debates within Parliament regarding issues such as the King's authority and the administration's strategies, including negotiations with Ireland and preparations for war. Important figures, including Lord Hartington and Mr. Fox, are introduced as they navigate the politically charged environment, showing their ambitions and the intricacies of party dynamics that would eventually unfold in the context of war with France. Walpole's vivid depiction provides a critical lens through which to understand the historical events that shaped an era marked by discord and conflict. (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/57851
999 _c98680
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