{"title":"Ragnhild Hatton","description":"\u003cp\u003eRagnhild Hatton’s works delve into the intricate lives of historical figures, offering meticulously researched and richly detailed biographies. Readers can expect a profound exploration of royal courts and political power, with a narrative style that brings pivotal characters and events to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer biographies provide insightful context and thoughtful analysis, perfect for those interested in the personal stories behind historical events. Through \u003cem\u003eGeorge I\u003c\/em\u003e and similar titles, Hatton presents history with clarity and depth, appealing to enthusiasts of both biography and memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"george-i-by-ragnhild-hatton-9780300088830","title":"George I","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1714, George Ludwig, the fifty-eight-year-old elector of Brunswick-Luneburg, became, as \u003cem\u003eGeorge I\u003c\/em\u003e, the first of the Hanoverian dynasty to rule Britain. Until his death in 1727, George served as both elector of Hanover and British monarch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn enigmatic figure whose real character has long been concealed by anti-Hanoverian propaganda, George emerges in this groundbreaking biography as an impressive ruler. He grasped the responsibilities the accession brought him and set out to bring culture to what he considered the unsophisticated English nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRagnhild Hatton's biography is the only comprehensive account of George's life and reign. It draws on a wide range of archival sources in several languages to illuminate the fascinating details of George's early life and dynastic crises, his plans and ambitions for the British nation, the impact of his rationalist ideas, and his accomplishments as king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also examines George's personal life, his family relationships in both Prussia and England, his private interest in music and the arts, and the improvement of his British and Hanoverian properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519516872940,"sku":"9780300088830","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300088830-george-i-1.jpg?v=1790160414"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ragnhild-hatton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}