The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 2

"The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 2" by Horace Walpole is a window into the 1700s through personal letters, sharing his take on politics and society. The letters open with Walpole at Strawberry Hill, writing to Sir Horace Mann about what's happening in Parliament and his thoughts on a recent peace deal. He talks about the messy government, with the Prince causing problems, and describes different events like big jubilee parties and firework shows. By mixing political views with personal experiences and bringing the events of the time to life, the initial letters paint also captures the celebratory culture of his world along with the political games of the period.