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A PORTRAIT OF INFLUENCE
LIFE AND LETTERS OF ARTHUR ONSLOW, THE GREAT SPEAKER |
| By: |
Mary Clayton |
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Paperback |
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£26.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1119424933 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781119424932 |
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| Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY & SONS INC |
| Pub. date: |
3 November, 2017 |
| Series: |
Parliamentary History Book Series |
| Pages: |
336 |
| Description: |
Arthur Onslow was the Speaker of the House of Commons for an unsurpassed 33 years, from 1728 to 1761. He served during the entire reign of George II, and brought about significant changes to the role of Speaker. A man of integrity and principle, Onslow was a highly respected member of both London and Surrey society. |
| Synopsis: |
The first ever collection of the letters of Arthur Onslow (1691-1768), who was the Speaker of the House of Commons for an unsurpassed 33 years and also known as the Great Speaker. Provides an insight into many interesting aspects of 18th century life as he served during the entire reign of George II, and brought about significant changes to the role of SpeakerIllustrates his work as a JP and as an MP, but also his philosophical, literary and antiquarian interests, and his pivotal role in the formation of the British MuseumHighlights his friendship with one of the leading politician of his time, the Duke of Newcastle, and his influence on the political stability of the 1740s and 50s |
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US |
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John Wiley & Sons Inc |
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Returnable |
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