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July 27, 1981
British
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July 27, 1981
As with many tragedies, our story opens in a moment of triumph.
Dan Jones
Here was a king who saw his subjects as peers and allies around whom he had growing up rather than semi-alien entities to be suspected and persecuted.
Dan Jones
He wasn't an especially charismatic or commanding individual, but what he lacked in personality he emphatically made up for in diligence.
Dan Jones
He was more than comfortable with the language of imperious persuasion.
Dan Jones
The king's "only interest in government was a pious but simpleminded desire for reproachment
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Much of the outward business of kingship came naturally.
Dan Jones