Summary
The Great Man: Sir Robert Walpole by Edward Pearce Jonathan Cape Pounds 25
Britain's first Prime Minister hated journalists and he did his best to prevent 'the great licentiousness of the Press in censuring and reflecting upon all parts of the Government'.See the full content of this document
Extract
A Great Prime Minister and a Total Crook
This was because he had a lot to hide. Robert Walpole was Premier for 21 years, from 1721 to 1742, and during his time in office he sanctioned the purchase of seats in the Cabinet, military commissions and ...
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