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George II: reassessing a much-forgotten monarch

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Legacy of Turmoil: The Georgian Monarchy

This chapter explores the turbulent family dynamics within the Georgian monarchy, focusing on George Augustus's fraught relationship with his father and the impact of his mother's imprisonment on his upbringing. It also examines his complex role in the transatlantic slave trade, raising critical questions about his legacy and connections to slavery during his reign.

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