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Title: Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 2 (of 3)

Alternate Title: Memoirs of the Reign of King George II, Volume 2 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced 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.)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797

Editor: Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840

EBook No.: 57851

Published: Sep 5, 2018

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 2 (of 3)

Alternate Title: Memoirs of the Reign of King George II, Volume 2 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced 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.)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797

Editor: Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840

EBook No.: 57851

Published: Sep 5, 2018

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.