Walpole


Read by Pamela Nagami

(4.5 stars; 7 reviews)

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 Read by Pamela Nagami
The Last Four Years of Queen Anne 45:30 Read by Pamela Nagami
The New Reign--Whig Schism 40:29 Read by Pamela Nagami
Rise to Power--Bolingbroke 49:25 Read by Pamela Nagami
The Court 36:49 Read by Pamela Nagami
Characteristics 1:10:18 Read by Pamela Nagami
The Cabinet: Part 1 27:31 Read by Pamela Nagami
The Cabinet: Part 2 28:24 Read by Pamela Nagami
Fiscal Policy 33:40 Read by Pamela Nagami
Domestic Affairs 32:51 Read by Pamela Nagami
Foreign Policy 45:19 Read by Pamela Nagami
Walpole's Fall: Part 1 26:11 Read by Pamela Nagami
Walpole's Fall: Part 2 34:25 Read by Pamela Nagami

Reviews


(4 stars)

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

Learned a lot.


(5 stars)

Excellent reading of informative book.