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British Prime Ministers from Walpole to Salisbury

British Prime Ministers from Walpole to Salisbury

Dick Leonard

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2020
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9780367469139
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This book surveys the lives and careers of all 32 Prime Ministers from Sir Robert Walpole (1721-42) to Archibald Philip Primrose (1894-95) in 32 succinct, informative and entertaining chapters. It is also part of a 2-volume set with the companion Modern British Prime Ministers from Balfour to Johnson.

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