About this book
Robert Walpole, 1st Duke of Orford (1676-1745), is generally regarded as the first prime minister of Great Britain. This is a short biography of this important and controversial statesman by the British historian and anti-imperialist, John Morley (1838-1923). Summary by Pamela Nagami.
Chapters
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- 1Early Years and First Stages of Public Life32:41 · read by Pamela Nagami
- 2The Last Four Years of Queen Anne45:30 · read by Pamela Nagami
- 3The New Reign--Whig Schism40:29 · read by Pamela Nagami
- 4Rise to Power--Bolingbroke49:25 · read by Pamela Nagami
- 5The Court36:49 · read by Pamela Nagami
- 6Characteristics1:10:18 · read by Pamela Nagami
- 7The Cabinet: Part 127:31 · read by Pamela Nagami
- 8The Cabinet: Part 228:24 · read by Pamela Nagami
- 9Fiscal Policy33:40 · read by Pamela Nagami
- 10Domestic Affairs32:51 · read by Pamela Nagami
- 11Foreign Policy45:19 · read by Pamela Nagami
- 12Walpole's Fall: Part 126:11 · read by Pamela Nagami
- 13Walpole's Fall: Part 234:25 · read by Pamela Nagami
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