Isbn: 9780241413333 - George Iii: the Life and Reign of Britain's Most Misunderstood Monarch (21 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Times Book of the Year*Winner of the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography, 2022**Winner of the General Society of Colonial Wars' Distinguished Book Award, 2021**Winner of the History Reclaimed Book of the Year, 2022**Shortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize, 2021*Andrew Roberts, one of Britain's premier historians, overturns the received wisdom on George IIIGeorge III, Britain's longest-reigning king, has gone down in history as 'the cruellest tyrant of this age' (Thomas Paine, eighteenth century), 'a sovereign who inflicted more profound and enduring injuries upon this country than any other modern English king' (W.E.H. Lecky, nineteenth century), 'one of England's most disastrous kings' (J.H. Plumb, twentieth century) and as the pompous monarch of the musical Hamilton (twenty-first century).Andrew Roberts's magnificent new biography takes entirely the opposite view. It portrays George as intelligent, benevolent, scrupulously devoted to the constitution of his country and (as head of government as well as head of state) navigating the turbulence of eighteenth-century politics with a strong sense of honour and duty. He was a devoted husband and family man, a great patron of the arts and sciences, keen to advance Britain's agricultural capacity ('Farmer George') and determined that her horizons should be global. He could be stubborn and self-righteous, but he was also brave, brushing aside numerous assassination attempts, galvanising his ministers and generals at moments of crisis and stoical in the face of his descent - five times during his life - into a horrifying loss of mind.The book gives a detailed, revisionist account of the American Revolutionary War, persuasively taking apart a significant proportion of the Declaration of Independence, which Roberts shows to be largely Jeffersonian propaganda. In a later war, he describes how George's support for William Pitt was crucial in the battle against Napoleon. And he makes a convincing, modern diagnosis of George's terrible malady, very different to the widely accepted medical view and to popular portrayals. Roberts writes, 'the people who knew George III best loved him the most', and that far from being a tyrant or incompetent, George III was one of our most admirable monarchs. The diarist Fanny Burney, who spent four years at his court and saw him often, wrote 'A noble sovereign this is, and when justice is done to him, he will be as such acknowledged'. In presenting this fresh view of Britain's most misunderstood monarch, George III shows one of Britain's premier historians at his sparkling best. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. George III: The Life and Reign of Britain's Most Misunderstood Monarch This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Content is clean.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear.

Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. Boards, dj, F/VG+. xxvi+758pp, 24pp colour plates, index, Signed by the author to the title page, edges of the dustjacket a little bumped, otherwise a fine copy. A biography of George III [ 1738 - 1820 ] who was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 until his death in 1820. 1425 grams.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition. Signed by the author. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. some wear at edges of dustjacket.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardback with dust jacket. Light wear to surfaces and extremities. Sound and clean. VG/VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good/Very Good. Unread copy. First Edition/First Printing.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Minor shelfwear, otherwise as new.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine book and DJ. In protective sleeve ( not ex-library).

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Condition Notes: A hint of edgewear to the dust wrapper, a decent copy otherwise; First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over grey boards with black titles to the spine; Measures 9½" x 6¼" (1.8 kg); pp (xiii) 758; Index; Bibliography; Includes: Family tree; Colour plates; Black & white plates; Maps; Illustrated lining papers; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #205617 ||.…

hardcover. Condition: Sehr gut. Gebraucht - Sehr gut SG -leichte Beschädigungen oder Verschmutzungen, ungelesenes Mängelexemplar, gestempelt - The Times Book of the Year\*Winner of the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography, 2022\*\*Winner of the General Society of Colonial Wars' Distinguished Book Award, 2021\*\*Winner of the History Reclaimed Book of the Year, 2022\*\*Shortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize, 2021\*Andrew Roberts, one of Britain's premier historians, overturns the received wisdom on George IIIGeorge III, Britain's longest-reigning king, has gone down in history as 'the cruellest tyrant of this age' (Thomas Paine, eighteenth century), 'a sovereign who inflicted more profound and enduring injuries upon this country than any other modern English king' (W.E.H. Lecky, nineteenth century), 'one of England's most disastrous kings' (J.H. Plumb, twentieth century) and as the pompous monarch of the musical Hamilton (twenty-first century).Andrew Roberts's magnificent new biography takes entirely the opposite view. It portrays George as intelligent, benevolent, scrupulously devoted to the constitution of his country and (as head of government as well as head of state) navigating the turbulence of eighteenth-century politics with a strong sense of honour and duty. He was a devoted husband and family man, a great patron of the arts and sciences, keen to advance Britain's agricultural capacity ('Farmer George') and determined that her horizons should be global. He could be stubborn and self-righteous, but he was also brave, brushing aside numerous assassination attempts, galvanising his ministers and generals at moments of crisis and stoical in the face of his descent - five times during his life - into a horrifying loss of mind.The book gives a detailed, revisionist account of the American Revolutionary War, persuasively taking apart a significant proportion of the Declaration of Independence, which Roberts shows to be largely Jeffersonian propaganda. In a later war, he describes how George's support for William Pitt was crucial in the battle against Napoleon. And he makes a convincing, modern diagnosis of George's terrible malady, very different to the widely accepted medical view and to popular portrayals. Roberts writes, 'the people who knew George III best loved him the most', and that far from being a tyrant or incompetent, George III was one of our most admirable monarchs. The diarist Fanny Burney, who spent four years at his court and saw him often, wrote 'A noble sovereign this is, and when justice is done to him, he will be as such acknowledged'. In presenting this fresh view of Britain's most misunderstood monarch, George III shows one of Britain's premier historians at his sparkling best. …

Hardcover. First UK Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 758 pages. In Very Good condition with Very Good condition dust jacket. Spine is gold with white and black text. Dust jacket protected by mylar covering, price uncut: "£35.00" on front flap, has mild shelving wear along the spine head edge. Boards have mild shelving wear along spine head, spine tail, and mild denting to front head joint. Decorative endpapers. Signed flat by Andrew Roberts and dated "11.X.21" on title page. Shelved in hallway. 1387756. Special Collections.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine UK first edition, first printing hardback - in a fine unclipped dustjacket fitted with a removable clear mylar sleeve - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Scarce signed UK edition from British author! America's last King. First edition. Hard cover. Allen Lane, London (2021) New in new dust jacket. Signed by author. SIGNED FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING Hardcover: new. Dust jacket: new. Signed by the author on the title page. First edition, first printing. Dust jacket is wrapped in protective archival grade mylar. Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Stated first edition - first printing. Signed by author on title page. Book is clean and tight, Dust jacket in protective cover. 758 pages with index. Signed by Author(s).