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A review by treylusk
The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III by Andrew Roberts
4.0
Like Robert's "Napoleon" this book could well have been titled "A Defense of George III" and thats what it was. Aside from a general biography, it was created to dispell many historical characterizations.
For most people, the king is known for two things, the American Revolution and his malady, both of which this book covers extensively. Throughout the first part of the book, much of the commentary given is from prominent players of the American Revolution giving us a beautiful insight into the Americans' slow drift away from the king.
His madness was also covered, very well in the last chapter, but not as well in others. Sometimes, the descriptions were archaic to be well understood by somebody unfamiliar with Bipolar disorder.
The author wore his bias on his sleeve and was critical of many aspects of the American War of independence. In the 13th or 14th chapter, he breaks down each claim in the declaration of independence and its flaws.
The book is much more fact than opinion, and the character of the king is well developed throughout. Both in his writings and those who wrote about them, I am very pleased with the book, and I recommend this author generally
For most people, the king is known for two things, the American Revolution and his malady, both of which this book covers extensively. Throughout the first part of the book, much of the commentary given is from prominent players of the American Revolution giving us a beautiful insight into the Americans' slow drift away from the king.
His madness was also covered, very well in the last chapter, but not as well in others. Sometimes, the descriptions were archaic to be well understood by somebody unfamiliar with Bipolar disorder.
The author wore his bias on his sleeve and was critical of many aspects of the American War of independence. In the 13th or 14th chapter, he breaks down each claim in the declaration of independence and its flaws.
The book is much more fact than opinion, and the character of the king is well developed throughout. Both in his writings and those who wrote about them, I am very pleased with the book, and I recommend this author generally