
audiobook
by Edward Farr, E. H. (Edward Henry) Nolan
The work opens with the moment George III ascended the throne, portraying a nation at the height of its imperial power and a monarch eager to balance tradition with reform. Readers are drawn into the early days of his reign, from the solemn coronation ceremonies to his first proclamations urging virtue and moral order. The narrative captures the atmosphere of optimism that swept across London, the universities, and the countryside as the new king promised to respect the rights of his people.
Beyond the regal pageantry, the volume charts the intricate dance of politics, war, and societal change that defined the early years of George’s rule. It follows the shifting fortunes of ministers like Pitt and Bute, the mounting pressures of overseas conflicts, and the growing strains with the American colonies. Interwoven with domestic concerns—parliamentary debates, legal reforms, and public morality—the history offers a vivid, accessible portrait of a pivotal era without revealing the later crises that would reshape the kingdom.
Full title
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From the Accession of George III. to the Twenty-Third Year of the Reign of Queen Victoria
Language
en
Duration
~122 hours (7068K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2006-09-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for wide-ranging 19th-century history books, this writer brought ancient civilizations and England’s past together in clear, accessible narratives. His work moved from the Egyptians and Persians to large-scale histories of England, showing an appetite for big stories and long timelines.
View all booksA prolific 19th-century British historian and compiler, he is best known for sweeping, illustrated histories of war, empire, and England. His books brought major events like the Crimean War and the Sepoy Uprising to a wide reading public.
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