George II
Puppet of the Politicians?
Distributed for Liverpool University Press
303 pages
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9-1/5 x 6-2/5
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© 2007
Why is George II the forgotten monarch? In this new biography--the first for over 30 years--Jeremy Black explores why George II has been so neglected and demonstrates convincingly that he is a worthy subject of enquiry.
Exploiting rich archival resources--including contemporary satire and letters--Black amasses evidence that reveals much about George himself. In the process he goes beyond biography to provide a window on the King's world and a clear assessment of a difficult period of consolidation in British history.
Contents
1. The Role of Monarchy in Eighteenth-Century Britain
2. A New Dynasty and a Quarrelsome Prince of Wales, 1683-1727
3. The King's Realm
4. The New King, 1727-1731
5. Character and Concerns
6. George and Walpole: Double Act or King in the Shadows? 1731-1741
7. Turmoil and Crisis, 1741-1746
8. The Rule of the Pelhams? 1746-1754
9. Last Years, 1754-1760
10. George II's Reputation
11. Conclusions
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