George III: A Personal History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780465027248)

In George III: A Personal History, British historian Christopher Hibbert reassesses the royal monarch George III (1738-1820). Rather than reaffirm George III's reputation as "Mad King George," Hibbert portrays him as not only a competent ruler during most of his reign, but also as a patron of the arts and sciences, as a man of wit and intelligence, indeed, as a man who "greatly enhanced the reputation of the British monarchy" until he was finally stricken by a rare hereditary disease. Teeming with court machinations, sexual intrigues, and familial conflicts, George III opens a window on the tumultuous, rambunctious, revolutionary eighteenth century. It is sure to alter our understanding of this fascinating, complex, and very human king who so strongly shaped England's "and America's" destiny.

Author: Christopher Hibbert
ISBN-10: 0465027245
ISBN-13: 9780465027248
Publisher: Basic Books
Language: English
Published: 02/04/2000
Pages: 512
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.02w x 1.06d

Review Citation(s):
New York Times 07/09/2000 pg. 32