In George III: A Personal History, British historian Christopher Hibbert reassesses the royal monarch George III (17381820). Rather than reaffirm George IIIs reputation as Mad King George, Hibbert portrays him as not only a competent ruler during most of his reign, but also as a patron of the arts and sciences, as a man of wit and intelligence, indeed, as a man who greatly enhanced the reputation of the British monarchy until he was finally stricken by a rare hereditary disease. Teeming with court machinations, sexual intrigues, and familial conflicts, George III opens a window on the tumultuous, rambunctious, revolutionary eighteenth century. It is sure to alter our understanding of this fascinating, complex, and very human king who so strongly shaped Englands and Americasdestiny.
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Christopher Hibbert has written many well-received biographies, including, most recently, "Queen Victoria." He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and an Honorary Doctor of Letters of Leicester University.
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In the emphatic opinion of Sir Robert Walpole, King George II's First Minister, Frederick, Prince of Wales, was a 'poor, weak, irresolute, false, lying, dishonest, contemptible wretch that nobody loves, that nobody believes, that nobody will trust." Read the first page
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In the emphatic opinion of Sir Robert Walpole, King George II's First Minister, Frederick, Prince of Wales, was a 'poor, weak, irresolute, false, lying, dishonest, contemptible wretch that nobody loves, that nobody believes, that nobody will trust." Read the first page
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I enjoyed this book so much that I have started reading it again. I have always felt that King George's illness in later life has distracted historians from his true worth. A well-researched, well written biography and worth every penny.
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This is a very readable account of the life of King George III, with wonderful insights into his sometimes troubled private life. Mr. Hibbert brings the 18th century to life in vivid color and I recommend this book to anyone who loves history, whether or not you know anything about George III.
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Christopher Hibbert has once again produced a well researched account of another interesting and great man. Following on from Nelson and Wellington comes this very readable biography of the English King, George III. I'm not too sure what sort of reception this book will receive in the United States where I take it he was not so well liked in his time but its a very enjoyable book and offers a very interesting and detailed look at, by all accounts, a popular King. The book took a little to get into but after a few chapters it was becoming one of those books that you find hard to put down. The author covers every facet of George III's life including his family, politics, social life and his madness. The King appears to have been a very kind and considerate Monach and took great interest in his subjects and the humanities. Its a great yarn and I'm sure that readers both sides of the Atlantic will enjoy the story.
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Easy to Read, Paints a Picture of Georgian Life
Hibbert draws heavily on contemporary letters and journals which allows him especially in respect to the early years of this reign to draw a generous and nonjudgmental picture of... Read more
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Pretty good
Another solid work by Hibbert, but at times, he has a rather cursory review George III's life.
Published on 4 Jun 1999
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