George II King and Elector
“George II King and Elector” by Andrew C. Thompson, published by Yale University Press in 2012, is an illustrated biography that delves into the life of Britain’s often-overlooked monarch. Spanning 315 pages, this work presents a comprehensive assessment of George II’s thirty-three-year reign, drawing on extensive new evidence from British and German archives. Thompson aims to provide a detailed portrait of George II, exploring both his public and private life, and shedding light on his achievements and abilities that have been largely misunderstood.
Readers will find a thorough examination of George II’s role in the political landscape of 18th-century Britain, particularly in foreign policy, as well as insights into his complex relationships and the significance of his ties to Hanover. The biography reconstructs George’s thoughts and actions through a careful analysis of letters and papers from those around him, revealing a multifaceted figure who was not only Britain’s last foreign-born king but also the last to lead an army in battle. This edition offers a rich exploration of the Georgian Era, making it a valuable resource for those interested in historical and royal biographies.
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Despite a long and eventful reign, Britain’s George II is a largely forgotten monarch, his achievements overlooked and his abilities misunderstood. This landmark biography uncovers extensive new evidence in British and German archives, making possible the most complete and accurate assessment of this thirty-three-year reign. Andrew C. Thompson paints a richly detailed portrait of the many-faceted monarch in his public as well as his private life.
Born in Hanover in 1683, George Augustus first came to London in 1714 as the new Prince of Wales. He assumed the throne in 1727, held it until his death in 1760, and has the distinction of being Britain’s last foreign-born king and the last king to lead an army in battle. With George’s story at its heart, the book reconstructs his thoughts and actions through a careful reading of the letters and papers of those around him. Thompson explores the previously underappreciated roles George played in the political processes of Britain, especially in foreign policy, and also charts the intricacies of the king’s complicated relationships and reassesses the lasting impact of his frequent return trips to Hanover. George II emerges from these pages as an independent and cosmopolitan figure of undeniable historical fascination.
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