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Farmer George, Volume 2

By Lewis Melville
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This volume recounts the monarch's reign through political crises and personal trials, examining decisions that provoked colonial resistance—especially the imposition of the Stamp Act—and the parliamentary struggles involving ministers and factional leaders. It follows the course of the war with the American colonies and its diplomatic and military setbacks, traces the king's mental illness and partial recovery, surveys the dynamics of the royal household and succession, and narrates later political alignments and last years. Throughout, it balances political narrative, portrait sketches of key figures, and reflections on the interplay between personal temperament and public policy.

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Lewis Melville

Lewis Melville was a British author and biographer known for his detailed explorations of literary figures and historical personalities. His notable works include "Farmer George," a two-volume biography that delves into the life of King George III, and "Lady Mary Wortley Montague, Her Life and Letters," which highlights the correspondence and contributions of the 18th-century writer. Melville's writings often reflect a keen interest in the eccentricities of his subjects, as seen in his collection "Some Eccentrics & a Woman." Through his biographical narratives, Melville contributed to the understanding of the lives and contexts of significant literary figures.

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