“How did Walpole overcome the challenges to his ministry during his long period in high office; and why did he fall from power eventually in 1742?” By the time Robert Walpole eventually came to power in 1721, he had already cemented himself as an experienced and mature politician. He had entered Parliament in 1701, and had served the administration in many different departments culminating in his post as the First Lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the …showed first 75 words of 1214 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1214 total…support of both the Parliament and the Public. Yet what Walpole had achieved during his long ministry, was remarkable considering the rebellious nature of the times. Bibliography Black. J Robert Walpole and the Nature of Politics in Early 18th Century England 1990 Hill. B Sir Robert Walpole 1989 Kemp. B Sir Robert Walpole 1976 O’Gorman The Long 18th Century 1997 Owen. J.B The 18th Century 1974 Web Pages www.historychannel.com www.britannaia.com www.walpole.ma.us