George III was one of the longest reigning British monarchs, ruling over most of the English-speaking world from 1760 to 1820. Despite his longevity, George s reign was one of turmoil. This edition presents four first-hand accounts which record significant events, including the American and French Revolutions and the 'madness' of George III."
George III was one of the longest reigning British monarchs, ruling over most of the English-speaking world from 1760 to 1820. Despite his longevity, ...
Though she failed to become a handmaiden to Queen Anne, Mary Delany went on to become a figure at Court, eventually lodging at Windsor. This new edition of her correspondence during her years at Windsor presents previously unpublished letters as well as applying modern standards of editorial principles to her correspondence.
The letters show the daily rituals of living at Court, document the first social steps of Fanny Burney and Mary Georgina Port, and supply new information on the family life of the royal family including material on the assassination attempt against George III by...
Though she failed to become a handmaiden to Queen Anne, Mary Delany went on to become a figure at Court, eventually lodging at Windsor. This new ed...
Queen Charlotte kept a diary in which she recorded her daily activities as well as those of George III and other members of the royal family. Only her volumes for 1789 and 1794 survive, in the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle.
Her 1789 diary shows how the king s illness and recovery impacted upon their lives. Both diary volumes provide hitherto unpublished information about court life and the royal family."
Queen Charlotte kept a diary in which she recorded her daily activities as well as those of George III and other members of the royal family. Only ...
Lucy Kennedy ("c."1731 1826), had an insider sview of life in Windsor castle and of members of the Royal Family for fifty-three years. Her diary, preserved in the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, has never before been published.
In it she writes a moving account of the death of Princess Amelia which precipitated the final illness of George III and the Regency. Her observations of his symptoms are relevant for modern-day diagnoses of his malady."
Lucy Kennedy ("c."1731 1826), had an insider sview of life in Windsor castle and of members of the Royal Family for fifty-three years. Her diary, p...
Mrs Papendiek s "Memoirs "record events at court from 1761 when the future Queen Charlotte came to England to marry King George until 1792. The Papendieks knew many musicians, including John Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian), William Herschel (who became an astronomer) and Haydn. The memoirs also record meetings with artists of the day, such as Thomas Lawrence and Thomas Gainsborough. They are a unique resource, recording significant information about living conditions, dress, education and Anglo-German relations."
Mrs Papendiek s "Memoirs "record events at court from 1761 when the future Queen Charlotte came to England to marry King George until 1792. The Pap...
