The Diaries of Robert Fulke Greville
F McKno Bladon
- 14 februari 2026
- 9781025601731
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"The Diaries of Robert Fulke Greville" offers a compelling and intimate glimpse into the inner workings of the British royal household during the reign of King George III. As a dedicated equerry to the King, Greville maintained a meticulous record of his experiences, providing an unparalleled eyewitness account of court life, royal duties, and the personal struggles of the monarch.This work is particularly renowned for its detailed observations regarding the King's recurring bouts of illness, offering a poignant and historical perspective on the medical and social challenges faced by the monarchy during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Beyond the clinical details, Greville captures the atmosphere of the era, from the rigid protocols of Windsor and Kew to the King's private interactions with his family and advisors.Rich in historical detail and written with the precision of a court insider, "The Diaries of Robert Fulke Greville" serves as a vital primary source for scholars and enthusiasts of the Georgian era. It illuminates the character of George III not just as a sovereign, but as a man, while documenting the political and social nuances of a transformative period in British history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.