Lord Andrew Roberts on King George III and the Making of a Revolutionary Narrative

Historian Lord Andrew Roberts joins Mitch Daniels to challenge one of America’s most enduring narratives: that King George III was a tyrant. Drawing on his book The Last King of America, Roberts argues for a more complex (and surprising) view of the monarch at the center of the Revolution. The discussion explores constitutional government, the power of political myth, and the lasting significance of the American founding for liberty today. Common Law Tradition & the Foundations of Liberty (02:50) The Declaration of Independence: Ideals vs. Political Rhetoric (11:20) Westward Expansion, Empire, and the Roots of Revolution (20:30) Constitutional Monarchy and the Limits of Political Power (31:50) NATO, Burden Sharing, and the Future of the West (42:00) The Future of Liberty — Former Indiana governor and Purdue University president Mitch Daniels investigates the prospects for liberty and more through conversations with prominent thinkers and leaders across diverse fields. New episodes are available wherever you listen, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Visit thefutureofliberty.org to learn more. Stay connected with Liberty Fund on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.