King George II and Queen Caroline by John Van Der Kiste

King George II and Queen Caroline by John Van Der Kiste

This biography of the last king to lead British troops into battle and his able wife provides intriguing insight into 18th century war and politics. Often derided as the buffoon who "hated all poets and painters", George II was fortunate to be served by Prime Ministers Sir Robert Walpole and William Pitt, and was wise enough to leave the business of government to them. His wife, generally regarded as the ablest of British queens between Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria, used her influence in politics and patronage so that she and Walpole effectively ruled the kingdom between them. Her death in 1737 was seen as a national calamity. Illustrated throughout, this new biography provides a much-needed reevaluation of these monarchs and the times in which they ruled.

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ISBN 13	9780750913218
ISBN 10	0750913215
Title	King George II and Queen Caroline
Author	John Van Der Kiste
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	The History Press Ltd
Year published	2013-07-01
Number of pages	240
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