The Hanoverian Succession: Dynastic Politics and Monarchical Culture

by Andreas Gestrich and Michael Schaich

Book Overview

The Hanoverian succession of 1714 brought about a 123-year union between Britain and the German electorate of Hanover, ushering in a distinct new period in British history. Under the four Georges and William IV Britain became arguably the most powerful nation in the world with a growing colonial Empire, a muscular economy and an effervescent artistic, social and scientific culture. And yet history has not tended to be kind to the Hanoverians, frequently...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032922893
• ISBN13: 9781032922898
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 304 Pages