George II : king and elector /

Despite a long and eventful reign, Britain's George II is a largely forgotten monarch, his achievements overlooked and his abilities misunderstood. This landmark biography uncovers extensive new evidence in British and German archives, making possible the most complete and accurate assessment o...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Thompson, Andrew C. (Lecturer in history)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Haven : Yale University Press, 2011.
Colección:Yale English monarchs.
Temas:
George > II, > King of Great Britain, > 1683-1760.
George > II, > King of Great Britain, > 1683-1760
1727-1760
Kings and rulers > Biography.
Rois et souverains > Biographies.
Kings and rulers
Great Britain > History > George II, 1727-1760.
Grande-Bretagne > Histoire > 1727-1760 (George II)
Great Britain
collective biographies.
Biographies
History
Biographies.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Genealogical table of the early Hanoverians
  • Intorduction
  • Inheritance and expectation
  • King-in-waiting
  • Power at last
  • Divided house?
  • Challenges and conflicts
  • Rebellion and revival
  • Complications and controversies
  • No more peace
  • Ultimate victory?
  • Conclusion.

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