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Queen Caroline and Sir William Gell

A Study in Royal Patronage and Classical Scholarship

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The book delves into the intriguing relationship between Queen Caroline and Sir William Gell, highlighting Caroline's role as a patron of scholarship amidst her personal struggles. As her husband rejected her, she created a court that supported Gell, a groundbreaking scholar of the classical world. His financial struggles were alleviated by her patronage, enabling him to conduct significant research in Italy. The narrative culminates with the first scholarly transcription of Caroline's letters to Gell, revealing her quest for power through patronage and Gell's impact on classical scholarship in the 19th century.

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Queen Caroline and Sir William Gell, Jason Thompson

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2018
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