The King's Three Faces

The book presents a fresh perspective on early American history, emphasizing the strong loyalty colonial society had to British monarchs, which persisted until independence. By analyzing events from the seventeenth century onward, McConville reveals that political conflicts were driven by differing interpretations of the king rather than abstract republican ideals. He argues that the American Revolution arose from the tension between emotional ties to the monarchy and the shortcomings of imperial governance, challenging established historical narratives and inviting discussion.