The Last King of America: Andrew Roberts on King George III
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Published 2022-01-11
In his long and distinguished career, British historian Andrew Roberts has produced world-class biographies of Winston Churchill, and Napoleon, several histories of World War II and the men who led the countries who fought that war, and other great conflicts in world history. Roberts’s new book is The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III, a biography of the monarch who led England during the American Revolution and who has been made into something of a caricature by Americans, most recently by his portrayal in the musical Hamilton as a preening, stuck-up (but funny) king of England. In this interview and in his book, Roberts goes to great lengths to deconstruct that distortion and, in the process, give us an extremely nuanced and detailed portrait of the man who created the conditions for America’s independence. Roberts also explains in great detail the dynamics between the British parliament and the nascent American government, including a fascinating account of the writing of and subsequent British reaction to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
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All Comments (21)
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Compare this hour of wondrous knowledge to the garbage you get on TV. Incredible stuff, thank you so much for these discussions.
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The dialogue between George and John Adams displays deep respect and intelligence.
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Love how these two are debating, as gentlemen mind you, the perhaps ounce of bad blood that yet exists between America and England going on 250 years after the course of events. Hilarious to see both batting patriotically for their sides in the most generous and charitable of manners. Great stuff!
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The Anglosphere comments were some of the most prescient of the entire video. Simply brilliant interview as always by Peter.
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Thumbs up. Andrew Roberts deserves, and will probably receive, a knighthood for this and his earlier biography of Winston Churchill. Both books are highly readable, filled with new information, and favourable to their subjects without (completely) losing objectivity. The Last King of America is best enjoyed as bedside reading over a period of weeks or more.
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Entertaining as it is enlightening: first time I laughed aloud at one of these. The quip about the English home front not caring for the war until the French got involved really had me going, amongst other parts.
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I enjoyed Napoleon the Great very much. I'll certainly be picking up the new book.
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One of the more interesting Uncommon Knowledge interviews. Very well done.
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Another book from Andrew Roberts? Yes please! I was about to read The Storm of War for the 4th time
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This previously ignorant coastal inhabitant of the Massachusetts Bay Colony enjoyed this talk thoroughly, and is now feeling enlightened! 😉
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I absolutely love Uncommon Knowledge!
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A terrific discussion, an eye-opener. Thank you, Peter. The real George III really is badly taught in Britain too. I also particularly liked Andrew's counter-factual musings. One could talk all day about that.
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I came to awareness of the French and Indian wars through the writings of James Fennimore Cooper.
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Thank you for your time and efforts. Very enjoyable to learn .
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This discussion is case-in-point why I subscribe to the Hoover Institute’s channel. Superb. Cannot wait to read the book.
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It was a great book read it over Christmas break. Thanks for another great read!
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Superb discussion between two gentlemen. No grandstanding just great knowledge. Thank you. You now have another signed up devotee.
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Fascinating history!
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I love delving into my ancestors - warts & all. I may have been born & live in the US, but my people originated from Britain. My DNA is British. Good episode. Thanks!
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Can't wait to read this book. Great interview, kings.
