https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/walpole--7014620enBooksCopyright Autobiographies Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac2a2ee8dcad4463341255a8125296de.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/walpole--7014620Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:25:22 +0000John MorleyAutobiographies Genrespreaker41@podcastlibrary.orgRobert Walpole, 1st Duke of Orford (1676-1745), is generally regarded as the first prime minister of Great Britain. This is a short biography of this important and controversial statesman by the British historian and anti-imperialist, John Morley...false65fdbe7d-5380-5fb8-8d35-1b53b9552098episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/six-radical-thinkers-bentham-j-s-mill-cobden-carlyle-mazzini-t-h-green-john-maccunn--74459198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74459198Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:36 +0000John Morley"Six Radical Thinkers" delves into the influential ideas of prominent figures such as Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill, Richard Cobden, Thomas Carlyle, Giuseppe Mazzini, and T.H. Green, exploring their contributions to political and social thought....31303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elsie-inglis-the-woman-with-the-torch-eva-shaw-mclaren--74413316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74413316Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:52 +0000John Morley"Elsie Inglis" by The Woman With the Torch-Eva Shaw McLaren offers a compelling glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman whose contributions resonate through time. This audiobook captures the essence of Elsie Inglis's spirit and her unwavering...11607falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-twain-his-life-and-work-a-biographical-sketch-william-m-clemens--74330527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74330527Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:18 +0000John Morley"Mark Twain; his life and work" by William M. Clemens offers a compelling biographical sketch of one of America's most celebrated literary figures. This insightful exploration delves into Twain's life, illuminating the experiences that shaped his...16354falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philip-augustus-william-holden-hutton--74277164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74277164Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:37 +0000John Morley"Philip Augustus-William Holden Hutton" invites listeners into a rich exploration of identity and legacy through the lens of its titular character. This audiobook delves into the complexities of personal history and the impact of one's name on their...27645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parallel-lives-of-the-noble-greeks-and-romans-vol-1-lucius-mestrius-plutarchus--74158455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74158455Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:35 +0000John Morley"Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans Vol. 1" by Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus offers a compelling exploration of the lives of great figures from ancient Greece and Rome, presenting a unique comparative analysis that highlights their virtues and...31397falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/early-hanoverians-edward-ellis-morris--74104184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74104184Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:15 +0000John Morley"Early Hanoverians" by Edward Ellis Morris delves into the formative years of the Hanoverian dynasty, exploring the political and social landscapes that shaped early 18th-century Britain. This insightful work sheds light on the challenges and triumphs...27241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-of-henry-david-thoreau-henry-salt--74051229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74051229Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:21 +0000John Morley"Life of Henry David Thoreau" by Henry Salt delves into the life and philosophy of one of America's most influential transcendentalists, Henry David Thoreau. This exploration highlights Thoreau's commitment to nature, individualism, and social...27845falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-of-versailles-the-court-of-louis-xiv-arthur-leon-imbert-de-saint-amand--73997849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73997849Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:13 +0000John Morley"Women of Versailles: The Court of Louis XIV" by Arthur-Léon Imbert de Saint-Amand delves into the lives of the influential women who shaped the opulent world of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV. This audiobook offers a captivating...23806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-inventors-and-their-inventions-frank-p-bachman--73942640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73942640Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:05:47 +0000John Morley"Great Inventors and Their Inventions" by Frank P. Bachman delves into the lives and groundbreaking creations of some of history's most influential inventors. This audiobook offers a fascinating exploration of how these innovative minds shaped the...21409falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/warren-hastings-thomas-babington-macaulay--73882198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73882198Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:06:48 +0000John Morley"Warren Hastings-Thomas Babington Macaulay" delves into the significant historical figures of Warren Hastings and Thomas Babington Macaulay, exploring their influential roles in shaping British governance in India. This audiobook offers listeners a...17256falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/locke-thomas-fowler--73808001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73808001Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:39 +0000John Morley"Locke-Thomas Fowler" invites listeners into a world rich with exploration and introspection. This compelling narrative delves into the complexities of human experience, weaving together themes of identity, purpose, and the quest for understanding....25076falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-restoration-and-louis-xiv-from-the-peace-of-westphalia-to-the-peace-of-nimwegen-osmund-airy--73770409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73770409Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:49 +0000John Morley"English Restoration and Louis XIV From the Peace of Westphalia to the Peace of Nimwegen" by Osmund Airy delves into a pivotal era in European history, exploring the intricate political and cultural dynamics that shaped England and France during the...33569falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lincoln-story-book-henry-l-williams--73736388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73736388Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:01 +0000John MorleyThe "Lincoln Story Book" by Henry L. Williams offers a captivating collection of narratives centered around the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Through a series of engaging tales, it captures the essence of Lincoln's character, his struggles, and...35707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/autobiography-of-phineas-pett-phineas-pett--73710337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73710337Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:16 +0000John MorleyThe "Autobiography of Phineas Pett" offers a unique glimpse into the life of its titular character, presenting a personal narrative that reflects on experiences and insights from his journey. This work delves into themes of self-discovery and the...33416falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/counter-reformation-adolphus-ward--73687714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73687714Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:19 +0000John Morley"Counter-Reformation" by Adolphus Ward delves into the historical and cultural shifts that characterized the period of the Counter-Reformation, a pivotal era in European history marked by the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation....23282falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imperialism-and-world-politics-part-3-of-4-parker-thomas-moon--73661945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73661945Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:02:02 +0000John Morley"Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon delves into the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its profound impact on global politics. This insightful work explores the historical context and the enduring themes of power,...23862falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cavour-countess-evelyn-martinengo-cesaresco--73638563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73638563Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:32:11 +0000John Morley"Cavour-Countess Evelyn Martinengo-Cesaresco" delves into the life and legacy of one of Italy's most influential figures, Count Camillo di Cavour, and his relationship with the remarkable Countess Evelyn Martinengo-Cesaresco. This audiobook offers a...26156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secret-of-charlotte-bronte-frederika-richardson-macdonald--73596430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73596430Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:06:04 +0000John Morley"Secret of Charlotte Brontë" by Frederika Richardson Macdonald delves into the enigmatic life of one of literature's most revered figures. This exploration of Brontë's world sheds light on her creative genius, providing insights into the struggles and...19692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/walpole-john-morley--73283998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73283998Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:23:30 +0000John Morley"Walpole" by John Morley delves into the life and legacy of Sir Robert Walpole, a pivotal figure in British politics. This exploration highlights his influence on governance and the complexities of leadership during a transformative era. As themes of...30214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/walpole-john-morley--71895840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895840Wed, 06 May 2026 18:50:09 +0000John MorleyRobert Walpole, 1st Duke of Orford (1676-1745), is generally regarded as the first prime minister of Great Britain. This is a short biography of this important and controversial statesman by the British historian and anti-imperialist, John Morley...30214anti,autobiography,biography,controversial,imperialist,morley,orford,prime,statesman,walpolefalsefull