At the front of the book, Liss provides a "Time Line of Significant Events Leading Up to the 1722 General Election". He states that "This first general election since George became king takes place and is widely viewed as a referendum on his kingship."
The book's introduction includes a timeline of significant events leading up to the 1722 general election. Liss asserts that this election is the first general election held since George became king, and it is viewed as a referendum on his rule.