Caroline The Illustrious, Vol. 1

Caroline the Illustrious, Vol. 1

by William Henry Wilkins

Caroline of Ansbach, Princess of Wales, and later Queen Consort of Great Britain, was a remarkable figure in 18th-century England. As the wife of George II, she played a pivotal role in British politics during a tumultuous period. This biography delves into Caroline's life and her influence on the English court, exploring her complex relationship with her husband, her strained relationship with her father-in-law George I, and her efforts to mediate between the King and his people.

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