Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 3 (of 4) by Horace Walpole
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| Author | Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 |
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| Editor | Le Marchant, Denis, 1795-1874 |
| Title | Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 3 (of 4) |
| Alternate Title | Memoirs of the Reign of King George III, Volume 3 (of 4) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 3 (of 4)" by Horace Walpole is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues Walpole’s detailed chronicle of political events, debates, and personalities during the reign of King George III, particularly focusing on the intricacies of governance and the tensions between various political factions. The book's topic encompasses the political landscape of Britain, including significant issues like taxation and colonial governance, alongside personal narratives of influential figures such as Charles Townshend and Lord Chatham. The opening of the memoir sets the stage with discussions about East Indian affairs, highlighting the political maneuverings and conflicts between ministers and opposition figures, such as Wilkes and the Duke of Grafton. It captures the atmosphere of parliamentary debates and the intricate relationships that define personal and political alliances. Walpole also shares insights into major historical events, like the expulsion of the Jesuits from Spain, reflecting on the far-reaching implications of these occurrences. The narrative offers a glimpse into the chaotic dynamics of the British government, setting the tone for the controversies and conflicts that characterized this period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- 1760-1789 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58140 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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