Useful and interesting both for those who have an interest in 18th-century London as well as her colonies. Ms. Picard writes in such a way as to bring past customs to life in a thoroughly enjoyable manner.
Lovely photographs enhance this ode to British royal families' fascination with gardening. An entire chapter is devoted to the Prince Frederick and his wife's development of the gardens at Kew.
A political, military, and diplomatic history of the period with a special emphasis on international trade, technological progress and colonization, and European domination.
A more thorough and evenhanded examination of George III's character than Americans usually see. An early chapter is devoted to an exploration of George III's father, Prince Frederick. Also available on audiocassette.
Libraries are my passion in life. Before I became mayor, I used to sneak out here during lunch time...and I'd go to a corner and take a book -- any book almost -- and read it for a while, and then feel rejuvenated.