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George II: reassessing a much-forgotten monarch

Norman Davies introduces a long-maligned and overlooked monarch, George II, and reveals that there are in fact many reasons to remember his reign

Published: July 31, 2021 at 12:34 PM

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Norman Davies introduces a long-maligned and overlooked monarch, George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland and Elector of Hanover, considering the legacy of his rule, the familial rifts that characterised his reign, and his role in the trade of enslaved people.

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Norman Davies is the author of George II: Not Just a British Monarch (Penguin, 2021)

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Elinor EvansHead of digital (web and video)

Elinor Evans is head of digital (web and video)

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