George & His Magic Telescope

A Victorian-Style Storybook covering the madness of King George, along with a whole of the history of the British royals in the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn or teach history in a new and exciting way - with a story written as if it were an old Victorian children's book, full of historical erudition, sparing nothing when introducing difficult topics.REX NOSTER INSANIT - In 1788, this terse Latin diagnosis, “Our King is insane” was sent by a physician without ever having seen the royal patient. King George III was one of the longest reigning monarchs in British history. He was industrious in his work and eloquent in his speech. George was a respected monarch, a loyal husband, and a loving father, but he was, on occasion, burdened with a horrible affliction, prompting many to say he was insane. This historically inspired tale seeks to tell the story from his majesty’s peculiar perspective and address the difficult subject of mental illness. Included with this mildly fantastical story is a rich history of the Hanoverian monarchs from George I to Queen Victoria along with informative guides concerning the monarchs of the United Kingdom & Hanover, geography, the titles & styles of British & Holy Roman Imperial peerage, Roman numerals, et cetera. Presented with the greatest respect for our good King George III and the noble House of Hanover, and written with Victorian stylistic flair using period typography and engravings by historian D. R. Rivers.