This document provides an overview and analysis of the book "The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III" by historian Andrew Roberts. It summarizes the book's thesis that King George III is commonly misunderstood and inaccurately portrayed as mad or horrible. The document outlines how to access the book through the Chicago Public Library system either physically or digitally. It also provides background on the author Andrew Roberts and suggests how the source could be used to clarify misconceptions about King George III and compare to previous historical works.

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!