{"product_id":"the-hanoverian-succession-9781032922898","title":"The Hanoverian Succession","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Hanoverian succession of 1714 brought about a 123-year union between Britain and the German electorate of Hanover, ushering in a distinct new period in British history. Under the four Georges and William IV Britain became arguably the most powerful nation in the world with a growing colonial Empire, a muscular economy and an effervescent artistic, social and scientific culture. And yet history has not tended to be kind to the Hanoverians, frequently portraying them as petty-minded and boring monarchs presiding over a dull and inconsequential court, merely the puppets of parliament and powerful ministers. In order both to explain and to challenge such a paradox, this collection looks afresh at the Georgian monarchs and their role, influence and legacy within Britain, Hanover and beyond. Concentrating on the self-representation and the perception of the Hanoverians in their various dominions, each chapter shines new light on important topics: from rivalling concepts of monarchical le","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019274617175,"sku":"9781032922898","price":46.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032922898.jpg?v=1750779722","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-hanoverian-succession-9781032922898","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}