Famous for The Aristocrats (bwl 11), a compelling solid history recently made into a film, in her new book Tillyard discusses the life of George III and his siblings against, most unusually, the European aspect of the British royal house with its connections by marriage to Denmark and North Germany. An important issue is the birth, late eighteenth century, of the media's passion for revealing the personal scandals of royals and celebrities. Very rewarding.
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 42 October 2007 ) |
