Title: Architect King
First published: 2004
Description: "George III was an ambitious patron of both the sciences and the arts. In this ground-breaking new survey David Watkin looks closely at the King's contribution to the area that interested him most deeply - architectural design. George III's lifelong involvement in building and landscaping is placed in the context of his keen support for manufacturing, the scientific revolution and agricultural innovation, all of which were characteristic concerns of the Age of Improvement. Furthermore, taking into account the latest research into the role of the court in the political and cultural life of Europe before the French Revolution, Professor Watkin looks afresh at the significance of the King's position within the Holy Roman Empire."

"The broad, interdisciplinary approach of Professor Watkin's wide-ranging text suggests new lines of enquiry for historians of architecture and art and offers valuable insights for student of landscape design, court studies and political history."--Jacket.
Subjects: Architecture, Intellectual life, Kings and rulers, Architects and patrons, History, Art patronage, George iii, king of great britain, 1738-1820, Great britain, kings and rulers, Great britain, intellectual life
Places: Great Britain
People: George III King of Great Britain (1738-1820)
Time periods: 18th century, 19th century, George III, 1760-1820
LC classification: NA966.5.G45 W38 2004