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The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III

Revisiting a major historical figure, whose reputation may be completely un warranted. Was he a Tyrant or a Patriot King? Did he suffer from a genetic in-breed disease or was he Bi-polar?

Hadn't spent much time learning about this part of history as an adult. Was somewhat surprised to learn that aside from the Pre-Amble, The Declaration of Independence was just a bunch of baseless ad=hominem attacks on the king and that "Common Sense" was a rabble rousing populist piece that blamed monarchy on the jews...

parent rkk3 4 years ago

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