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Bezig met laden... King George II and Queen Carolinedoor John Van der Kiste
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. A good book about the second King of the Hanoverian dynasty. The lives of George and Caroline are interesting to read about. In love at the beginning of their marriage, the King eventually took mistresses, but never fell out of love with his wife. I loved how he wanted to be buried with her and wanted the middle of their coffins to be removed so that their "dust" could mingle. Of course, the couple also had their trials with their children, as all Hanoverian monarchs seemed to have had. An interesting read. ( ) geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)941.072092History and Geography Europe British Isles Historical periods of British Isles 1714-1837 Period of House of Hanover George II 1727-1760LC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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