Horace Walpole's World: A Sketch Of Whig Society Under George III (1913)

By Alice Drayton Greenwood

Book Overview

Horace Walpole's World: A Sketch of Whig Society Under George III is a historical book written by Alice Drayton Greenwood and first published in 1913. The book explores the world of Horace Walpole, an 18th-century English writer, politician, and aristocrat, and his social circle, which was dominated by the Whig party during the reign of King George III. Greenwood provides a detailed account of the political and social landscape of the era, including the conflicts between the Whigs and the Tories, the rise of the middle class, and the impact of the American Revolution. The book also delves into the personal lives of Walpole and his contemporaries, including their relationships, scandals, and cultural pursuits.Horace Walpole's World is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of 18th-century England, the Whig party, and the life and times of Horace Walpole. The book is well-researched and provides a rich and engaging portrait of the era, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164094130
• ISBN13: 9781164094135
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"