[英语考试]英美概况第6周课程Week 6.doc

The House of Hanovarians Anne, despite so many births, died without leaving an heir, a new family of monarchs now took over the throne - the Hanoverians, from north Germany. King George I 1714 - 1727 Age 54-67. Great-grandson of James I. Two children. Buried in Hanover (Germany). George could hardly speak English and spent most of his time in his beloved Hanover. He made little effort to learn the language and customs of the country and communicated with his ministers in French. Sir Robert Walpole became Englands first Prime Minister. King George II 1727 - 1760 Age 44 - 77 Son of Ge