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Walpole

Gelesen von Pamela Nagami

(4,417 Sterne; 6 Bewertungen)

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. (8 hr 23 min)

Chapters

Early Years and First Stages of Public Life

32:41

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The Last Four Years of Queen Anne

45:30

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The New Reign--Whig Schism

40:29

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Rise to Power--Bolingbroke

49:25

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The Court

36:49

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Characteristics

1:10:18

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The Cabinet: Part 1

27:31

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The Cabinet: Part 2

28:24

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Fiscal Policy

33:40

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Domestic Affairs

32:51

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Foreign Policy

45:19

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Walpole's Fall: Part 1

26:11

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Walpole's Fall: Part 2

34:25

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Bewertungen

(4 Sterne)

Well narrated, a little difficult to digest for someone unfamiliar with 18th century English politics.