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Book Synopsis
Following closely on the heels of his recent biography of George III, Jeremy Black turns to the reign of his grandfather, George II, to set the record straight.

Trade Review
Black documents the King’s role more extensively than any previous scholar, and his use of a wide range of evidence from foreign diplomats accredited to the British court is a major strength of the book.
Philip Woodfine, EHR, cxxiv. 509 * EHR, cxxiv. 509 *

Table of Contents
  • Preface
  • Abbreviations
  • Map
  • 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, 77
  • 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
  • Notes
  • Selected Further Reading
  • Index

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    Publisher: Liverpool University Press
    Publication Date: 10/26/2007 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780859898072, 978-0859898072
    ISBN10: 0859898075
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Following closely on the heels of his recent biography of George III, Jeremy Black turns to the reign of his grandfather, George II, to set the record straight.

    Trade Review
    Black documents the King’s role more extensively than any previous scholar, and his use of a wide range of evidence from foreign diplomats accredited to the British court is a major strength of the book.
    Philip Woodfine, EHR, cxxiv. 509 * EHR, cxxiv. 509 *

    Table of Contents
    • Preface
    • Abbreviations
    • Map
    • 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, 77
    • 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
    • Notes
    • Selected Further Reading
    • Index

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