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King George

What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution

18 minSteve Sheinkin

What's it about

Think the American Revolution was just about taxes and tea? What if the real story is crazier, funnier, and more personal than you ever learned in school? Get the untold story of the personalities, plots, and blunders that actually sparked a nation. You'll discover why King George wasn't just a tyrant, but a misunderstood ruler with his own problems. Uncover the secret spy rings, chaotic battles, and bizarre twists of fate your history books left out. This isn't just history; it's the ultimate backstage pass to the Revolution.

Meet the author

Steve Sheinkin is a New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist renowned for making American history exciting and accessible for young readers. A former textbook writer, he grew frustrated with the dull, sanitized versions of the past and decided to write the books he wished he'd had in school. Sheinkin now dedicates his career to uncovering the fascinating, bizarre, and untold stories that bring history to life, revealing the messy, human side of major events.

King George book cover

What's it about

Think the American Revolution was just about taxes and tea? What if the real story is crazier, funnier, and more personal than you ever learned in school? Get the untold story of the personalities, plots, and blunders that actually sparked a nation. You'll discover why King George wasn't just a tyrant, but a misunderstood ruler with his own problems. Uncover the secret spy rings, chaotic battles, and bizarre twists of fate your history books left out. This isn't just history; it's the ultimate backstage pass to the Revolution.

Meet the author

Steve Sheinkin is a New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist renowned for making American history exciting and accessible for young readers. A former textbook writer, he grew frustrated with the dull, sanitized versions of the past and decided to write the books he wished he'd had in school. Sheinkin now dedicates his career to uncovering the fascinating, bizarre, and untold stories that bring history to life, revealing the messy, human side of major events.