The Hanoverians (1714-1837)

Under the Hanoverians, from the accession of George I to the accession of Queen Victoria, Britain expanded its colonial Empire, was home to the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions and developed a vibrant artistic, social and scientific culture. Were the Hanoverians ‘Enlightened’ monarchs with a new style of rational government? Or were they boorish incompetents who failed to keep the American colonies, imposed draconian penal codes on the masses, and transferred their governmental responsibilities to prime ministers? Who were these Hanoverian monarchs and how did their actions shape our modern world?

Tutor: Gillian Waters BA MA PGDip PGCE

Term: Summer

Day: Wednesday

Start Date: 23 April 2025

Time: 7-9pm

No. of weeks: 11

Full fee: £156

Credits: 10

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable), as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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