Walter Bagehot: “He was a very conscientious king, but at the same time an exceedingly…”

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He was a very conscientious king, but at the same time an exceedingly weak king.

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Bagehot describes William IV as a king who was both conscientious and weak, highlighting the complexities of his reign.

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Walter Bagehot: “He was a very conscientious king, but at the same time an exceedingly weak king.”