Tim, I have to admit that I have accepted the general view of George III presented in American mythology. One thing I've often wondered about, but haven't really looked into, was the way slavery was abolished in the Kingdom vs. the US. Why did it take the most devastating war in human history (at the time) here where it seemed to be so easily accomplished there. I'm thinking that maybe here it was a regionalized issue, while there it may have been just a commercial or moral issue.
Does Roberts address this question and George's role in the abolition of slavery. It seems that the Crown would have had a major role on such a significant issue.
Tim, I have to admit that I have accepted the general view of George III presented in American mythology. One thing I've often wondered about, but haven't really looked into, was the way slavery was abolished in the Kingdom vs. the US. Why did it take the most devastating war in human history (at the time) here where it seemed to be so easily accomplished there. I'm thinking that maybe here it was a regionalized issue, while there it may have been just a commercial or moral issue.
Does Roberts address this question and George's role in the abolition of slavery. It seems that the Crown would have had a major role on such a significant issue.