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Book Synopsis: From the New York Times bestselling author of Churchill and NapoleonThe last king of America, George III, has been ridiculed as a complete disaster who frittered away the colonies and went mad in his old age. The truth is much more nuanced and fascinating--and will completely change the way readers and historians view his reign and legacy.
Most Americans dismiss George III as a buffoon--a heartless and terrible monarch with few, if any, redeeming qualities. The best-known modern interpretation of him is Jonathan Groff's preening, spitting, and pompous take in Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway masterpiece. But this deeply unflattering characterization is rooted in the prejudiced and brilliantly persuasive opinions of eighteenth-century revolutionaries like Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson, who needed to make the king appear evil in order to achieve their own political aims.
After combing through hundreds of thousands of pages of never-before-published correspondence, award-winning historian Andrew Roberts has uncovered the truth: George III was in fact a wise, humane, and even enlightened monarch who was beset by talented enemies, debilitating mental illness, incompetent ministers, and disastrous luck.
In The Last King of America, Roberts paints a deft and nuanced portrait of the much-maligned monarch and outlines his accomplishments, which have been almost universally forgotten. Two hundred and forty-five years after the end of George III's American rule, it is time for Americans to look back on their last king with greater understanding: to see him as he was and to come to terms with the last time they were ruled by a monarch.
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Discover the untold story of America's last king with The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III. This provocative and eye-opening book, written by New York Times bestselling author Andrew Roberts, sets the record straight and challenges the prevailing narrative of George III as a bumbling and mad ruler. Drawing from never-before-published correspondence, Roberts presents a compelling case that will revolutionize how readers and historians perceive the controversial monarch.
Unravel the myths and misconceptions surrounding George III that have been perpetuated for centuries. Forget what you think you know about this monarch - prepare to be astonished. George III was far from the heartless and terrible leader often portrayed in history books. He was a wise, humane, and enlightened monarch. His reign was filled with challenges, from formidable enemies and mental illness to incompetent ministers and bad luck. Explore the complexities of his rule and discover his forgotten accomplishments in this meticulously researched and captivating narrative.
In our fast-paced world, it's all too easy to oversimplify historical figures and dismiss them based on a shallow understanding. Don't fall into that trap with George III. The Last King of America offers a nuanced and balanced portrait that demands reevaluation. Through detailed analysis and expert storytelling, Andrew Roberts sheds light on a ruler who has long been misunderstood. It's time to reassess our perceptions and gain a greater understanding of the last time America was ruled by a monarch.
Are you ready to challenge the conventional wisdom and delve into a fascinating journey through history? Rediscover the true legacy of George III by diving into The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III today.
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