Walpole
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.
Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography, Early Modern
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 01 | Early Years and First Stages of Public Life | Pamela Nagami |
00:32:41 |
| Play 02 | The Last Four Years of Queen Anne | Pamela Nagami |
00:45:30 |
| Play 03 | The New Reign--Whig Schism | Pamela Nagami |
00:40:29 |
| Play 04 | Rise to Power--Bolingbroke | Pamela Nagami |
00:49:25 |
| Play 05 | The Court | Pamela Nagami |
00:36:49 |
| Play 06 | Characteristics | Pamela Nagami |
01:10:18 |
| Play 07 | The Cabinet: Part 1 | Pamela Nagami |
00:27:31 |
| Play 08 | The Cabinet: Part 2 | Pamela Nagami |
00:28:24 |
| Play 09 | Fiscal Policy | Pamela Nagami |
00:33:40 |
| Play 10 | Domestic Affairs | Pamela Nagami |
00:32:51 |
| Play 11 | Foreign Policy | Pamela Nagami |
00:45:19 |
| Play 12 | Walpole's Fall: Part 1 | Pamela Nagami |
00:26:11 |
| Play 13 | Walpole's Fall: Part 2 | Pamela Nagami |
00:34:25 |