Walpole
John Morley
Play
Length 8 h 24 min
Chapters 13
First published 1889
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
1
Early Years and First Stages of Public Life Read by Pamela Nagami 32:41
2
The Last Four Years of Queen Anne Read by Pamela Nagami 45:30
3
The New Reign--Whig Schism Read by Pamela Nagami 40:29
4
Rise to Power--Bolingbroke Read by Pamela Nagami 49:25
5
The Court Read by Pamela Nagami 36:49
6
Characteristics Read by Pamela Nagami 1:10:18
7
The Cabinet: Part 1 Read by Pamela Nagami 27:31
8
The Cabinet: Part 2 Read by Pamela Nagami 28:24
9
Fiscal Policy Read by Pamela Nagami 33:40
10
Domestic Affairs Read by Pamela Nagami 32:51
11
Foreign Policy Read by Pamela Nagami 45:19
12
Walpole's Fall: Part 1 Read by Pamela Nagami 26:11
13
Walpole's Fall: Part 2 Read by Pamela Nagami 34:25
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