A Royal History of Engla
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The House of Hanover and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
by John Clarke and Jasper Ridley
Published 21 September 2000
Having enjoyed absolute power as Elector of Hanover, George I was not overjoyed at succeeding to the thrones of England and Scotland, notably fractious countries. His reign was the start of the Hanoverian dynasty, which ended with the 70-year reign of Victoria.