Examines the reign of King George III of Britain and the actions he took as king between 1760 and 1820 in fighting both the American colonies and the French in their own revolution--followed by the Napoleonic Wars.
Describes the roles of Paul Revere, King George, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock in the American Revolution, and features illustrations from Jean Fritz's biographies for children.
Chronicles the life of King George III, focusing on his views of the New World, efforts to control the colonies, eventual defeat by colonists and impact on American society.