Horace Walpole: The Gossip as Historian Ian Christie balances the skill and wit of Walpole as a writer against his shortcomings as a historian. Ian Christie | Published in History Today Volume 4 Issue 5 May 1954 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.