George III had ascended the British throne in 1760 at the age of twenty-three. After a rocky first decade characterized by constant changes of government, by the eve of the American Revolution George had grown into a seasoned politician. Serious-minded, with a powerful sense of royal duty, the king possessed a strong work ethic and a clear Christian moral compass. As ruler, George took a close interest in foreign policy and military affairs. He would keep tabs on the planning and conduct of the American war.
