The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III Free Audiobook Download by Andrew Roberts

The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III is a detailed account of the events which occurred in the United States during the late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century. During this time, George III ruled as King of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. In his lifetime he was mercilessly criticized for every decision he made. He was not well liked by many Americans and many regarded him with disdain.

George III was never a popular monarch, but over time he gradually won a reputation as a "madman." This was not entirely fair. George was by no means mad, and not only did he have some strong arguments to make in his defense, but it is now clear that the dominant view of him has been profoundly mistaken.

In this audiobook, Roberts take an in-depth look at the life and reign of George III. He starts off with his early childhood, which was spent living under his uncle’s shadow and looks at how he became a King in the first place. As he becomes King, his reign is hailed as one of peace and prosperity for England. The audiobook does an excellent job of covering the events that led up to the American Revolution without getting bogged down in too much detail.

In 1776, the people of the colonies declared their independence from Britain. When they did so, they inadvertently signaled George III as America's first king and began a 2-century long love affair with him.

George III, the last king of England and the first of America, is a complicated figure. He has been portrayed as a tyrant, a fool or a drunk. In this thoroughly researched and elegantly written biography, Andrew Roberts lays out how George III's complex personality helped shape his reign. Beginning with his stormy childhood marred by parental neglect and abandonment, Roberts narrates George's unlikely rise to power in Britain before moving on to his ill-fated American venture. The Last King of America is an astonishing achievement that sheds new light on one of our most controversial figures.

George III is often seen as an uncaring king whose laziness allowed the colonies of America to be evacuated. However, George III's history has been muddled with flawed information and interpretation. Roberts provides a detailed account that sheds light on his character.