🎧 George III - The Last King of America
🎧 American History Hit • 36m
George III is forever known as the king who lost the 13 American colonies. In the US he is remembered by many as a tyrant king, taxing and subduing from across the Atlantic Professor Jeremy Black tells Don that there is much more to his character, and his relationship with America.
Produced and mixed by Benjie Guy. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long.
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