The King and the Queen he left behind.
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Such a beautiful love story. I couldn't stop reading the book. Anita, so right for Elvis but a distraction that came about deviated his path forever.
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Christopher Hibbert is one of those historians that seems to write about everything.  Peter Gay is another that comes to mind.  Hibbert provides us a very readale account of George's life.  The early years are a bit confusing keeping track of the lineage and order of succession in the Royal family.  Many biographies of monarchs suffer from this problem because there are so many family connections to keep track of.  Once we get past this point and the young george becomes king, the book starts to pick up.

What becomes apparent is that George III was extremely fare and decent man for his time.  We should have such politicians today with this kind of integrity! The emphsasis in this bio is on George's private life.  His dealings with his German Queen Charlotte, his son and sucessor the future George IV, who was a continual source of stress for him.  The chapters on his dealings with the colonies provided a much less bias account than one normally hears from most US historians.  The King was willing to come to any reasonable settlement short of independence.  This book shows how he tried to grapple with the American problem, but that it just got out of control.

His dealings with the various parliamentry governments provides a classic example of how personalities shape governments.  Petty likes and dislikes lead to complete policies that are often inane.  Still, the British people stuck by their old George, espesically when the excesses of the French Revolution became known.

The book gives a good account of some of the other Royals, including George IV, the Duke of York, etc.  Most come across as aristocratic fopps and losers, but some manage to have some merit.  Over all a great book which chronicles both the life and times of Georgian England.  The life of George III was indeed that of England in its heyday.  A great read for the time and persoanlities concerned.
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great view of the man who became the unplanned king. I highly recommend this book & the dealer!  Both are excellent.
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Margaret's story is a sad one.  She was, by all accounts, sparkling, fun,
quick witted and fell in love with the man the Crown said was not right for
her.

I believe she was trapped by her royal lineage in more than one way. According to this book she too suffered from the disease (inherited) from King George III,
"King George's Madness"
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did you know the king of England, the King of France, the King of Spain and the Medici's were all related? I didn't but I do now...man, this a wonderful book. Not an easy read but a wonderful read. COuldnt put it down. Stayed up till all hours of the night reading and reading!
Really a beautiful and sad family.
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I very much enjoyed this book-Queen Victoria's cousins are not often mentioned in biographies and it is difficult to keep track of them.  Here they are, all together!  Interesting to see her mother's family especially.  I had not realized that the Mexican Emperor's wife, Charlotte, was Victoria's cousin.  Also, amazing to see how few legitimate cousins she had on her father's side, as he had 12 living sisters and brothers.  I would very much like to have more information about King William's children by Mrs. Jordan as they were legitimized when he became king.  There is one book about them, but it doesn't really talk about how they fit into court life if they did at all.
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This book is a continuation of the story of the War of the Roses. This war in the history of England was the struggle between two royally connected houses, Lancaster (represented by the red rose) and York (represented by the white rose). In the book, THE WHITE QUEEN, Philippa Gregory tells of the house of York and THE RED QUEEN tells the story of how the throne was eventually won by the house of Lancaster.
Margaret Beaufort, the principal character, was only fourteen when she married Edmund Tudor, a man many years her senior. She had a son by him and named him Henry, after Henry VI who then occupied the English throne. Shortly after the birth, Edmund died in battle and she was then married to Henry Stafford. These two marriages were arranged by her mother. When Henry Stafford died, she married Thomas Stanley, a marriage she negotiated for herself. Only the marriage between her and Edmund Tudor produced a child, her son Henry Tudor.
Margaret believed that God had destined her to become great through her son. However this was not so easily accomplished and the throne of England changed hands several times before Henry Tudor became king when Richard III was killed in battle.
Philippa Gregory weaves marvelous stories using historical facts. I always enjoy her books and I think this is a great way to read history. Alma Winters-Author, ONCE UPON A TIME TALES
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Interesting and easy read and good information on the Queen's personal life and those close to her.  Not as strong on world events and history.  Overall, I liked the book and enjoyed learning more about this great Queen's personal life.
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THIS IS AN INTERESTING STORY ABOUT AN OUTNUMBER AND AS THE WAR WENT ON A NAVY SHORT OF MEN, MATERIAL AND SHIPS.  ALSO I SIMPLY FOUND IT FASCINATING THAT THE KING OF FRANCE WENT ON FIGHTING A LOST WAR FOR TWO MORE YEARS TO SECURE CONCESSIONS FROM THE BRITISH THAT ALLOWED THE REBIRTH OF THE FRENCH NAVY AND IT EVENTUAL SUCCESS IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.  IN AN ODD WAY LOUIS THE FIFTEENTH OF FRANCE IS A HERO OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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I highly recommend.  Quite an insight into the lives of William, Diana, Charles, the Queen and Royalty. The author does a nice job describing the influential people in William's life.
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Helen Mirren presents a wonderful portrayal of Queen Eliabeth II during the seige of Budkingham Palace after the death of Princess Diana in August of 19997. It is a poignant and regal reminder of the dedication this woman has given to the British people, carrying out the pledge she made in her speech as a young woman to serve the British people for all of her life. Here is a woman who since she became queen at age 25 has had almost every day of her life planned for her.
I feel this film was a fitting tribute to someone who has been an icon for the UNited Kingdom.
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I am hoping that when I read this book that I find that this author actually tells a more truthful account of what happened what really happened about a skirt chasing King who could not get his way so he quit or abdicated the throne over a woman whom was married and divorced twice and married again who ran around on a ex-king after she tires of him  and further more he let her .You can't make this up this is just a bit of what truly happened when an inept little spoiled man who didn't want to be king to begin with did to his family and to his Kingdom his people .Well the people spoke as they chanted we want King George VI we want the King they were not speaking of David or the Duke of Windsor what a spoiled little boy .
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This was insightful review of a man that has not been in the public eye like his wife the Queen.  looking forward to more.
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Few people have lived a more interesting life than Queen Mary did.  Early in her life she spent a good deal of time with Queen Victoria and she lived to see her granddaughter, Elizabeth II, take the throne.  During this remarkable period of time she saw nearly every other monarchy throughout Europe fall, yet England's continued.  She lived through both World War I and II, dealt with personal crisis, including the abdication of her son, Edward VIII.

Ms. Edwards' book captures this very complex figure.  For anyone who is interested in the royal family, this book is highly recommended.
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I  found this true  story of the Sun King of France and the only woman he allegedly ever loved, the niece of a Cardinal who was the Kings chief financial officer, and also rumored to be the Cardinals son, to be very interesting, even intriguing. It is a very good. illustration that despite their feelings for each other, that royalty is almost always compelled to marry royalty, and the purpose of such a union is for the queen to bear royal sons.  If the woman would not agree to be the Kings mistress, there was usually nothing left for her but a very difficult life. However in this story the heroine has other options because she comes from a family of wealth, and she is strong willed enough to not be devastated by the end of the relationship and she is intelligent enough to know when she is defeated and must give in to her fate.  As I read this story, I could not help but think of Princess Diana and Prince Charles of England.  I noted that after she had given birth to two sons, the Prince gravitated back to his true love.  It appears this is what is expected of Kings and Princes.
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It is amazing how a person's life can be summarized in only a chapter or two but this book helps bring these men to life with so little space.  So much is focused on George III and IV and even William IV (Duke of Clarence).  It is nice to see how the other brothers turned out.  I got a little clearer image of the Duke of Cumberland.  He isn't quite the monster so many authors portray him as.  Above all I enjoyed the Duke of Sussex and how he went a little against the grain and was a man of the people but still enjoyed his royal privileges.  A great read.
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I assumed I would receive both the king and the queen.  I only received the queen.  Product description should be clarified as to which single item you're ordering.