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BBCi History Timelines - The Accession of Queen Victoria
Follow Victoria's reign as far as the great matriarch's Diamond Jubilee and on into the Boer War.
www.bbc.co.ukHistory of the Monarchy - George I (1714-1727)
Brief biography on this king who was as much concerned with Hanoverian affairs as he was with British. He lacked fluent English, preferring French.
www.royal.gov.ukHistory of the Monarchy - George II (1727-1760)
Read a biography on this king who was often on bad terms with his father (George I), and was the last king to fight alongside his soldiers in battle.
www.royal.gov.ukHistory of the Monarchy - George III (1760-1820)
Official monarchy site details the 18th century sovereign's role in the loss of the American colonies, and describes his decent into madness.
www.royal.gov.ukHistory of the Monarchy - Victoria (1827-1901)
Profile examines the influence that Lord Melbourne and her husband, Prince Albert, excepted over the young sovereign. Includes several portraits.
www.royal.gov.ukSpartacus Encyclopedia - King George III
Describes this 18th century king, who suffered from madness in later years. Looks at his life, William Pitt the loss of the American colonies.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.ukSpartacus Encyclopedia - King George IV
Details the personal recklessness and the mental illness problems of the Hanovarian ruler. Includes hyperlinks to related topics.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.ukSpartacus Encyclopedia - King William IV
Biography covers the monarch's changing political alliances and his eccentric behavior. Includes related hyperlinks and document excerpts.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.ukSpartacus Encyclopedia - Queen Victoria
Features a biography of the long-reigning queen, and includes a bibliography, excerpts from pertinent texts, and hyperlinks to related material.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.ukVictoria Station - Queen Victoria
Image-laced biography covers her secluded childhood, her early political education, and her marriage to her cousin, Albert.
www.victorianstation.com
