As a College History Professor who teaches US history, I have made this argument for 20 years to the great shock of most of my students. I actually had one come to my office in tears because he thought I had undermined the story that his grandfather had told him. I will look so forward to reading this book to further bolster my argument. My only disagreement with the speaker’s remarks is that I don’t think one can necessarily say that the Americans should have obviously been independent. Benjamin Franklin’s long-held idea of a Commonwealth, which obviously became the case in the 19th century, showed at least one way forward. Thank you Hoover Institution for sharing this talk!
5:07 It's an honor 5:31 Robert's wife 6:27 3 Things about King George 7:18 Not True, actually 8:00 He was a Manic Depressive King 9:11 18th Century Tyrants were Cruel Despots, George III was not a Cruel Despot, therefore, not a Tyrant - Ends lives aggressively George III only sent an army to Boston, 1 city 10:20 Declaration of Independence 'No, you are a tyrant' 12:25 Stamp Act 2.5 Million people need to pay a total of 40,000-60,000 pounds 14:33 George III never held slaves and argued against slavery 15:34 Rebuking Thomas Paine's _Common Sense_ pamphlet King George III was highly cultural, an avid reader, musician, enlightened 18:27 First British King to be born and educated in Britain in a long time (many British Kings were German in those decades) 19:34 Agricultural Knowledge 20:20 The Burial of his Father; 21:06 The Love of his wife and children (died after 44 Years) 21:59 Self-Righteous King George III, did not wrong Hanoverian, not a funny man, even when he tried 24:40 Manic Depression and Poor-Doctor's Assistance 26:43 The Germain Plan 30:00 June 1785, extends friendship to the United States, showed praise for George Washington 31:53 Strong Duty, Work-Ethic Expecting an 18th century document to reflect 21st century viewpoint is 35:37 *American Exceptionalism* Taking Sovereignty from someone who was _not_ a Tyrant *Question and Answer* 36:42 Massachusetts ingratitude
I wish this was taught in earlier education. It would've benefited me immensely to have learned how nothing is as simple as it was delivered then. When I was taught the revolutionary birth of America the monarchs of Britain were depicted as a long line of crazed and dictatorial madmen that the British subject chose or were coerced to follow. Its cliche to say but it hears repeating that nothing is that simple.
Obviously he knows much more than I do, but I’ve always read the declaration to be an indictment of the monarchy as a whole (as in the king as well as the ones that came before him) not just specifically George III
actually, the colonists would have accepted the taxes if England had not taken away their currency and demanded payment of the taxes in British coin, which was scarce in the colonies
Thanks very much for this interesting and enlightening presentation. Regrettable to see the audience members and helpers embarrassing themselves and the human race with their ludicrous face diapers.
As a College History Professor who teaches US history, I have made this argument for 20 years to the great shock of most of my students. I actually had one come to my office in tears because he thought I had undermined the story that his grandfather had told him. I will look so forward to reading this book to further bolster my argument. My only disagreement with the speaker’s remarks is that I don’t think one can necessarily say that the Americans should have obviously been independent. Benjamin Franklin’s long-held idea of a Commonwealth, which obviously became the case in the 19th century, showed at least one way forward. Thank you Hoover Institution for sharing this talk!
I've always loved these kinds of historical talks I wish I could've been there. So interesting!
You know you've arrived when Victor Davis Hanson introduces you
VDH is the only intro I will not skip over. If he is giving your intro...I'm listening.
Thank you Mr Roberts. That was a fascinating talk, and really highlighted, in brief, what a misunderstood and maligned king George III was.
5:07 It's an honor 5:31 Robert's wife
6:27 3 Things about King George 7:18 Not True, actually
8:00 He was a Manic Depressive King
9:11 18th Century Tyrants were Cruel Despots, George III was not a Cruel Despot, therefore, not a Tyrant
- Ends lives aggressively
George III only sent an army to Boston, 1 city
10:20 Declaration of Independence 'No, you are a tyrant'
12:25 Stamp Act
2.5 Million people need to pay a total of 40,000-60,000 pounds
14:33 George III never held slaves and argued against slavery
15:34 Rebuking Thomas Paine's _Common Sense_ pamphlet
King George III was highly cultural, an avid reader, musician, enlightened
18:27 First British King to be born and educated in Britain in a long time (many British Kings were German in those decades)
19:34 Agricultural Knowledge
20:20 The Burial of his Father; 21:06 The Love of his wife and children (died after 44 Years)
21:59 Self-Righteous King George III, did not wrong
Hanoverian, not a funny man, even when he tried
24:40 Manic Depression and Poor-Doctor's Assistance
26:43 The Germain Plan
30:00 June 1785, extends friendship to the United States, showed praise for George Washington
31:53 Strong Duty, Work-Ethic
Expecting an 18th century document to reflect 21st century viewpoint is
35:37 *American Exceptionalism*
Taking Sovereignty from someone who was _not_ a Tyrant
*Question and Answer*
36:42 Massachusetts ingratitude
My two favourite Historians
I wish this was taught in earlier education. It would've benefited me immensely to have learned how nothing is as simple as it was delivered then. When I was taught the revolutionary birth of America the monarchs of Britain were depicted as a long line of crazed and dictatorial madmen that the British subject chose or were coerced to follow. Its cliche to say but it hears repeating that nothing is that simple.
Obviously he knows much more than I do, but I’ve always read the declaration to be an indictment of the monarchy as a whole (as in the king as well as the ones that came before him) not just specifically George III
Thank you for posting this excellent podcast.
Very educational.
A delight. Thank you.
Interesting talk. Much I did not know. I’m afraid that KG 3 is never going to get a fair chance at rehabilitation in the U.S.
Independence was inevitable. The Boston Port act was just a catalyst. Tax rate could have been zero, in the end, people want to givern themselves.
They never had before in history.
Very interesting and entertaining lecture. I am looking forward to your interview with Peter Robinson.
Vdh+roberts=legendary exchange
actually, the colonists would have accepted the taxes if England had not taken away their currency and demanded payment of the taxes in British coin, which was scarce in the colonies
ACKSHUALLY
That was very enlightening. Thanks!
32:20 I'm glad the speech included this comment
Thank you .
Napoleon was one thing, but this is too much. In all seriousness, I can’t wait to read this book.
Amazingly interesting, insightful, clever, and funny. Too bad the audience didn't notice.
Fabulous.
Yeah that 1619 project is bankrupt.
Very interesting.
No questions about the Regency period under his son.
The last King of America?, which part of America? What about American Spain's, there was a Spanish king in an important part of that America yet
About 25 people in the audience.
All of the stodgy generation.
Thanks very much for this interesting and enlightening presentation.
Regrettable to see the audience members and helpers embarrassing themselves and the human race with their ludicrous face diapers.
Bull shit... king George was never the king of America... These are native lands...