[Gutenberg 39980] • Farmer George, Volume 1

[Gutenberg 39980] • Farmer George, Volume 1
Authors
Melville, Lewis
Publisher
Barnes & Noble
Tags
george iii , great britain -- history -- george iii , 1760-1820 , 1738-1820 , king of great britain
ISBN
9781411455085
Date
2012-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
Size
1.64 MB
Lang
en
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A compelling life story and shrewd analysis of King George III, who ascended the throne with his mother's advice, "Be King, George" ringing in his ears. His scheming belied his nickname, "Farmer George;" this was a name George was given by satirists--a tribute to his seeming simple mindedness, but later George used the name to identify himself with the people.