Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 3 (of 3)

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Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 3 (of 3)

by Horace Walpole

EN·~9 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total
1

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE

0:46
2

MEMOIRS OF THE REIGN OF KING GEORGE THE SECOND. VOL. III.

0:29
3

CONTENTS OF THE THIRD VOLUME.

5:59
4

ILLUSTRATIONS.

0:19
5

CHAPTER I.

30:26
6

CHAPTER II.

32:40
7

CHAPTER III.

50:20
8

CHAPTER IV.

30:52
9

CHAPTER V.

30:11
10

CHAPTER VI.

47:02

Description

The third volume of these memoirs picks up in the turbulent years of the late 1750s, when Britain wrestles with ministerial turnover, parliamentary crises, and the far‑reaching consequences of the Seven Years’ War. Through the eyes of a contemporary observer close to the centres of power, listeners hear the machinations of figures such as Pitt, Newcastle, and the Prince of Wales, as well as the clash of armies on the continent and in distant colonies. The author weaves political commentary with vivid anecdotes about court life, diplomatic negotiations, and the everyday concerns of soldiers and civilians alike.

As the narrative unfolds, the listener gains a sense of the precarious balance between royal authority and parliamentary influence that defined George II’s reign. The brisk, diary‑like style makes complex events feel immediate, while the editor’s notes clarify references that would otherwise be lost to modern ears. Whether you are a student of history or simply enjoy a well‑told story of power, intrigue, and empire, this volume offers a rich, immersive portrait of an era on the brink of change.

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en

Duration

~9 hours (546K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by MWS, John Campbell 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.)

Release date

2019-01-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Horace Walpole

Horace Walpole

1717–1797

Best known for writing The Castle of Otranto, he helped launch the Gothic novel and gave later horror and fantasy writers a lasting model. He was also a lively letter writer, collector, and the creator of Strawberry Hill House, one of the landmarks of early Gothic Revival taste.

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