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Reverberations of Mortimer's Power Across Parliaments
A historical critique laments Earl Mortimer's rise, alleging he secured the queen's influence, purged Whigs, and filled offices with Tory loyalists. It contrasts his reforms with earlier Whig governance, noting vast peerage creation and lavish civil lists, while accusing the current cabinet of venality and mismanagement of funds.
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Earl Mortimer
Lberty
Adasham
Otober
Board of Trade
Blenheim House