Sir Robert Walpole.

The article discusses the political career of British Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole. It examines his attitude toward politics, his influence on England's taxation and financial administration, and charges of corruption against him. The author also considers Great Britain's Parliament and particularly the House of Commons. Other topics explored by the author include Walpole's exploitation of the political patronage system, his views on foreign affairs, and his rivalry with statesman Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend.