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Title: Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 4 (of 4)
Alternate Title: Memoirs of the Reign of King George III, Volume 4 (of 4)
Credits:
Produced 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.)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797
Editor: Le Marchant, Denis, 1795-1874
EBook No.: 58499
Published: Dec 19, 2018
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 1760-1789
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 Third, Volume 4 (of 4)
Alternate Title: Memoirs of the Reign of King George III, Volume 4 (of 4)
Credits:
Produced 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.)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797
Editor: Le Marchant, Denis, 1795-1874
EBook No.: 58499
Published: Dec 19, 2018
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 1760-1789
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.