A presentation on how to ponder George III

1. WHO IS KING
GEORGE III?
Examining the Facts and Myths of the infamous
“Mad King”

2. Bibliographic Information
◦ Roberts, Andrew. (2021). The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George
III. Viking. 2021.
◦ Available at the Chicago Public Library in 14 locations. Call number DA506.A2R634 2021.
https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2376759
◦ Available in print, eBook, and audio book at the CPL
◦ Can be accessed by going to any of the CPL branches or put on hold online (must have a CPL
card/membership to put item on hold)
◦ Is available to patrons in person as well as online, to check out book must have a CPL library
card (free to sign up for a card; can sign up for a card in person at a CPL branch or can sign up
for an eCard online at https://www.chipublib.org/get-a-library-
card/?_ga=2.192048490.1369674576.1639454405-
548517252.1633391813&_gl=1*ezuf6o*_ga*NTQ4NTE3MjUyLjE2MzMzOTE4MTM.*_ga_11XNMT
Z0HG*MTYzOTQ1NDQwNS44LjEuMTYzOTQ1NTEyNy4w )

3. Author Information:
Andrew Roberts
◦ First class Modern History Degree degree from
Cambridge University (Gonville & Gaius College) as well as
a PhD
◦ Was working in finance prior to publishing his first
historical book in 1991
◦ Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and Royal Society
of Arts
◦ English historian and journalist (written for publications
like The Daily Telegraph)
◦ Written about 19 other books and contributor to various
other projects, including Churchill: Walking with Destiny
(2018), and Hitler and Churchill: Secrets of Leadership
(2003)
Information from https://www.andrew-
roberts.net/about-andrew-roberts/

4. How to Use This
Source
◦ Can use this source to draw comparisons between the King George
portrayed in popular culture and the actual King George
◦ Can use this source to clarify any misconceptions about this historical
figure
◦ Can use this source to compare and contrast previous works about this
historical figure
◦ Can use the source to answer questions such as:
◦ Who is King George III?
◦ Who are the parents of George III?
◦ What was the relationship like between George’s father (Prince
Frederick) and George’s grandparents (King George II and Queen
Caroline)?
◦ What was George III’s early childhood like?
◦ Was George III truly this idiotic, horrible and insane king that is
commonly portrayed in popular culture/history

5. How To Access Source and More
◦ To access: go to Chicago Public Library and search The Last King of America: The
Misunderstood Reign of George III
◦ Click on first link available
◦ Can also access via this link: .
https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2376759
◦ Then you will have the option to either check out the book, read an excerpt of the book, learn
more about the author, etc.
◦ Screenshots on the next few slides…

6. To access via CPL website

7. Some Things You Can Do With The
Source

8. Any
Questions?
◦ If there are any questions or
concerns please do not
hesitate to reach out!
◦ My email is
srios1@my.dom.edu
◦ Have a wonderful day!