tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post45357006780534735..comments2024-02-29T02:54:19.767-05:00Comments on Babbling Books: George III by Jeremy BlackBrian Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-46243772615721356772020-10-11T17:40:08.855-04:002020-10-11T17:40:08.855-04:00Hi Jane - The Patriot side did indeed see George a...Hi Jane - The Patriot side did indeed see George as a villain and those sentiments led led down through today to some extent. He did indeed make lots of mistakes in regards to America. But he did have his virtues. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-32513400662560150442020-10-11T17:24:55.021-04:002020-10-11T17:24:55.021-04:00As an American, I grew up believing George III was...As an American, I grew up believing George III was a bad king. He had his challenges, but he didn't lose his head and England didn't abandon the monarchy during those turbulent times. I would also like to read a good bio of GIII.<br />JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-30543440145360807812020-10-08T23:10:54.489-04:002020-10-08T23:10:54.489-04:00Hi Richard. Black does not go into the reason for ...Hi Richard. Black does not go into the reason for the book’s structure. I just got the impression that it reflects the way he thinks. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-83645929345754018602020-10-08T22:51:39.178-04:002020-10-08T22:51:39.178-04:00The lack of a chronological focus wouldn't faz...The lack of a chronological focus wouldn't faze me so much in a history book although I guess it is a little odd for a biography. Does Black explain why he approached things thematically rather than chronologically at all?Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-91176637719161962842020-10-05T18:57:03.526-04:002020-10-05T18:57:03.526-04:00Thanks Suko and welcome back. Solid person is a go...Thanks Suko and welcome back. Solid person is a good way to put it. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-14224375831974442052020-10-05T18:01:40.904-04:002020-10-05T18:01:40.904-04:00Brian Joseph,
I have been away from blogging for ...Brian Joseph,<br /><br />I have been away from blogging for a few weeks, but am back again. This biography sounds intriguing to me, because of your intelligent commentary. It sounds as if George was a solid person and leader. Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-79399353461001417822020-10-03T20:19:25.024-04:002020-10-03T20:19:25.024-04:00Hi Susan - He did reign for a long time.
I am st...Hi Susan - He did reign for a long time. <br /><br />I am still searching for a more conventional biography. <br /><br />That scene In Hamilton reflected the attitude of many of the British at the time. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-15151595386487021222020-10-03T20:01:34.960-04:002020-10-03T20:01:34.960-04:00Quite a guy, 60 years on the throne?
A basic hi...Quite a guy, 60 years on the throne? <br /><br />A basic history of that time period with a focus on George's actions would be the book for me to read. The aspects of history with its dates, events has to be chronological for me to enjoy.<br /><br />Have you seen "Hamilton"? King George has a solo, You'll be back, telling the colonies that they love him and they'll come back to him.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-41967255718665773582020-10-03T11:09:27.456-04:002020-10-03T11:09:27.456-04:00Hi Sue - Yes, I saw the film. It was very good. It...Hi Sue - Yes, I saw the film. It was very good. It was almost like someone knew that urine testing would one day be important. <br /><br />The story of his daughters must be interesting. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-91669801517726991882020-10-03T05:40:06.833-04:002020-10-03T05:40:06.833-04:00Somewhere on my shelves is a book about his daught...Somewhere on my shelves is a book about his daughters - he had quite a few kids, as I recall. The things you say about him as a person all seem to appear in the film The Madness Of King George, which does indeed suggest porphyria. The servants are under orders to check his urine daily, not knowing why. (Finally, one of them says he has had enough and he is going off to open a nice grocery shop. Fictional, of course, but amusing, as his name is Fortnum)Sue Bursztynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362273418897882971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-2543884876001919852020-09-28T06:58:24.322-04:002020-09-28T06:58:24.322-04:00Hi Carol - You are all making me laugh 😆 Hi Carol - You are all making me laugh 😆 Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-61383542656669966442020-09-28T05:08:43.288-04:002020-09-28T05:08:43.288-04:00Hi Brian, I agree with cuecard above - write a bio...Hi Brian, I agree with cuecard above - write a bio of him yourself. :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-32439573452652712082020-09-25T22:55:43.611-04:002020-09-25T22:55:43.611-04:00Hey Padre - Expanding knowledge is such a satisfyi...Hey Padre - Expanding knowledge is such a satisfying thing to do. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-7354218752200058412020-09-25T22:42:38.155-04:002020-09-25T22:42:38.155-04:00Brother Brian, Reads Like A Different Kind Of Bio ...Brother Brian, Reads Like A Different Kind Of Bio And Stoked You Were Able To Expand Your Knowledge - Hope You Find What You Are Looking For - Congrats On The Gym Work - Be Well And Enjoy Your Weekend <br /><br />Cheers The Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488266642564760406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-53748418612659750612020-09-24T07:07:44.921-04:002020-09-24T07:07:44.921-04:00Thanks Baili - The calming of visitors is actually...Thanks Baili - The calming of visitors is actually very impressive. <br /><br />As for slavery, at that time, some people were beginning to see that it was evil. The majority of people did not yet hold those values. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-92009012523457172152020-09-24T04:38:29.663-04:002020-09-24T04:38:29.663-04:00
thank you for another incredibly done post dear B...<br />thank you for another incredibly done post dear Brain <br /><br />as i know little about George third so it was quite an opportunity for me learn more and for this thanks again !<br /><br />as because writer is professor of history it seems he is really inspired by George ,i hardly learnt such qualities in peoples who were in power ,specially easing nervous visitors sounds amazing ,i think this quality points out how strong person he was inwardly <br /><br />he supported slavery probably to remain in good book of friends who wanted it then (just guess )<br /><br />i learnt lot form this review about era and the personality and thoroughly enjoyed knowing it through your insightful views <br />blessings to your world ! bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-57620366742948209232020-09-23T17:15:33.618-04:002020-09-23T17:15:33.618-04:00Hi Naida - I think that George was unusual because...Hi Naida - I think that George was unusual because he was average in a sea of outrageousness. <br /><br />I plan to give one more George biography a try. Hopefully the third time will be the charm. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-84946778783977880082020-09-23T15:45:41.294-04:002020-09-23T15:45:41.294-04:00Glad you enjoyed this one Brian. I know nothing ab...Glad you enjoyed this one Brian. I know nothing about George III but I hope you find the perfect book on him one day. Interesting that he had no affairs, I've read about a few other historical figures who were the same, they loved their wives and didn't keep mistresses. <br />Great post as always.the bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357796617059183930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-45955042017608506432020-09-22T08:29:22.833-04:002020-09-22T08:29:22.833-04:00Hi Sue - Lol. I will probably read at least one mo...Hi Sue - Lol. I will probably read at least one more biography of George. I liked Hibbert’s book but I felt that it was incomplete, even for a popular biography. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-18432704339880758452020-09-22T01:45:59.254-04:002020-09-22T01:45:59.254-04:00I had to sort of laugh that you mention the book i...I had to sort of laugh that you mention the book is comprised of 452 dense pages ... that's usually not too good of a sign. As for the other biographer Christopher Hibbert: I have liked his book on the French Revolution ... more of a popular historian ... which is fine by me. You might soon be the candidate to write the new biography of George III ..... just saying thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-57927346054889366102020-09-20T21:43:16.305-04:002020-09-20T21:43:16.305-04:00Thanks Belle. He was indeed complex.
Have a grea...Thanks Belle. He was indeed complex. <br /><br />Have a great week! Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-32293258779356617252020-09-20T21:10:42.651-04:002020-09-20T21:10:42.651-04:00George III sounds far more complex than I had perc...George III sounds far more complex than I had perceived him to be. Great review of the book. Have a blessed and beautiful week.The Liberty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677266288990024025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-74706680321616859382020-09-20T20:40:44.109-04:002020-09-20T20:40:44.109-04:00Hi Muddpuddle - The situation with religious minor...Hi Muddpuddle - The situation with religious minorities throughout the world was often bad. That is interesting about Swift. I need to learn more about the entire issue. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-69273724658706742642020-09-20T20:36:04.649-04:002020-09-20T20:36:04.649-04:00Hi Kirk - I guess that George was the man! LOL. Se...Hi Kirk - I guess that George was the man! LOL. Seriously. from the point of view of the colonists, it makes sense. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-24083290353206136812020-09-20T20:34:05.401-04:002020-09-20T20:34:05.401-04:00Hi Judy - it is so interesting how biographies var...Hi Judy - it is so interesting how biographies vary. When possible I try to read more then one. But if course, time to read them is always an issue. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.com