George Grenville was King George III's First Minister from 1763 to 1765. The central issue of Grenville's administration was to deal with the aftermath of the Seven Year's War; particularly with the sharply increased national debt and the cost of continued protection of the American colonies. In seeking to balance the national budget; he blundered into levying taxes on the Americans. The Sugar Act of 1764 aroused very little opposition or even discussion. But it was an entering wedge. The ease with which it sailed through Parliament led Grenville to propose another American tax; the Stamp Act. This aroused vigorous; even violent opposition; both in America and among the business community in Great Britain. Grenville's career also saw the development of numerous techniques for shaping and manipulating public opinion; and he was intimately involved in using them; particularly the newspaper and pamphlet press. He was one of those principally involved in attempting to suppress John Wilkes and the North Briton No. 45; an episode in the evolution of freedom of the press in Great Britain. Grenville was dismissed from office by the King because of issues that had nothing to do with American taxation. The years between 1765 and 1770; between his dismissal and his death; show a mellowing as well as maturing of his political wisdom. Increasingly he played the role of elder statesmen; advising the House of Commons on important questions concerning not only American taxation but freedom of the press and freedom of elections.
#68618 in Books Zenith Press 2012-09-15 2012-09-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .29 x 6.00l; .60 #File Name: 0760343926104 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An interesting and detailed graphic novel that tells the story of the Normandy invasion.By Joseph J. TruncaleOne of the most important battles of World War 11 was D-Day. This excellent illustrated graphic novel covers the Normandy invasion in more detail than I expected. The main generals and other important figures are mentioned in this book. The decisions that were made which turned the battle for the Allied forces are explained; as well as Hitler's mistake of not listening to his Generals makes this book a great read. The book is organized into fifteen chapters. They are as follows:Chapter (1) Second Front Now. (2) How peaceful the land looked. (3) Hitting the beaches. (4) Blooding Omaha. (5) The skin of their teeth. ((6) The tigers of Villers-Bocage. (7) Death in the Hedgerows. (8) The devil's children. (9) The capital of ruins. (10) Blood and thunder. (11) The cobra strikes. (12) "Come and get us!" (13) Third army rampage. (14) The killing ground. (15) :Aux barricades!"In conclusion; this beautifully illustrated graphic novel will be of interest to anyone who desires a brief overview of this important World War 11 battle; which was the turning point in the war. It may motivate readers to seek out more detailed information on the Normandy invasion.Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Never Trust a Politician: A critical review of politics and politicians)4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. The "comic book" of my youth grows up.By Pvt. W. G. Kirby CustomerHey; you've got to love these new "Graphic Novels" of the present day. Way back in the day of he 1950s and 60s; I used to scoop up change wherever it was left laying about( no; not service tips and I didn't steal from my family or friends; but I always saved the change and kept it when it was ok...) I could go to the news stand and for a dime or less; all of the DC comic heroes were mine...and Sgt. Rock; the Haunted Tank; Gunner and Sarge( BUDDA- BUDDA) ; were all mine too. Art work was great; stories good to....to a kid and it seem to more than a few adults too. I remember the shock when the costs went to 12 cents...then to 15 cents...then girls and life came along and the comics stayed in boxes in the basement. But the comic book survived. Now they are larger; better printed; perfectly bound with stiffer covers...and a bit more costly..but worth it. And there's a myriad of novels to select from. So I'm collecting comics again; it seems. And the term " comics" does not apply any longer; if it did back in the day! No comedy in these stories told now..."graphic" is a better description...but not lurid or extreme as the old " pre- code comics" were. This graphic novel is the story of the Allied forces and their endeavors from June 5 through early August 1944; the Normandy Campaign. It's in full color and GRAPHIC detail of the carnage faced by the line soldiers of both sides in battle. Historically it's right on the button for dates; locations; quotations; etc. Equipment is shown correctly in version; color and useage. The historical events are explained so that anyone of any age who can read will learn and be entertained. Bach in my day ( here we go again); there was a series on comics of this same nature put out by Dell Publishing on WWII historical events. Detail; color; etc. just as we have in this modern publication; but in a smaller size. The Bataan Death March; Pearl Harbor; John Kennedy and PT-109 ; and so on we're a few of those topics..boy; I wish Mom hadn't cleaned out the box I had of those... I even recall the artist who illustrated most of those comics; a Navy destroyer veteran named Sam Glanszman. The illustrators of this book are in the same league as Sam! Don't miss this one. If more military history is to be done in this format; they've got my pocket change !0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A+By WiltDurkeyThought it did a really good job framing the big picture; as well as showing some of the nitty gritty details of the fighting that took place. Even though I thought I already knew a lot about D-Day; I still learned some things along the way.Note: although I do most of my reading on my Kindle Paperwhite; I read this on my iPad Kindle app instead. I don't expect the graphics to come off too well on a non-tablet Kindle so did not even download it there.
