Oxford poet and novelist Quennell also wrote fascinating histories. This book followed his very popular history of Lord Byron. From 1700 to 1750, everything that mattered in England emanated from the court. The German princess Caroline of Anspach bore George II's many children and dominated the court, making his state decisions, choosing his mistresses, yet continued to appear to the King to be the simple little madchen he thought he had married. Enjoy this highly acclaimed bio and the insight it reveals into the world that shaped the Austen family's political and creative environment. Illustrations. DJ price clipped, in mylar. Pages clean, very good copy. The Viking Press, NY. 1940. USED. $12.00