Walpole
John Morley
Read by Pamela Nagami
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
Kyle
Well narrated, a little difficult to digest for someone unfamiliar with 18th century English politics.
Learned a lot.
Bob L.
Excellent reading of informative book.