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100 1 _aWalpole, Horace,
_d1717-1797
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 4 (of 4)
246 1 _aMemoirs of the Reign of King George III, Volume 4 (of 4)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-12-19
508 _aProduced by MWS, Charlie Howard, 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 Third, Volume 4" by Horace Walpole is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume provides an intricate depiction of the political and social landscape of Britain during King George III's reign, detailing key events, prominent figures, and foreign relations of the period. The memoir offers insights into the power struggles within the British parliament, the conflicts with France and Russia, and the emerging sentiments leading towards the American Revolution. At the start of the volume, Walpole introduces readers to the political dynamics of 1769, highlighting the tensions between the King, the Parliament, and the growing discontent among the populace. The narrative sets the stage with discussions of foreign victories, domestic intrigues, and the conflict surrounding Louis XV's court, particularly focusing on the controversial figure of Madame du Barry and the Duc de Choiseul. As Walpole recounts various influential politicians and their roles in shaping government policy, he paints a vivid portrait of a country on the brink of significant turmoil, emphasizing the precarious balance of power within the monarchy and its institutions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- 1760-1789
700 1 _aLe Marchant, Denis,
_d1795-1874
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58499
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