Polite and Commercial People England 1727-1783

Name: Polite and Commercial People England 1727-1783
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ISBN: 9780192852533

ISBN-10: 0192852531

ISBN-13: 9780192852533

Edition: 2003 (Reprint)

Authors: Paul Langford

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The first volume of Sir George Clark's Oxford History of England was published in 1934, and over 50 years that series established itself as a standard reference for hundreds of thousands of readers. The New Oxford History of England, of which this is the first volume, is its successor. In this, the most authoritative, comprehensive general history of England between the accession of George II and the loss of America, Paul Langford merges conflicting images of the 18th century into a coherent picture to reveal the true character of the age. Conventional views of the 18th century emphasize its political stability, aristocratic government, stately manners, and Georgian elegance. But Langford…

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List price: $69.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/6/1994
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 832
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 1.69" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Illustrations


Figures


Tables



Introduction



Robin's Reign, 1727-1742



The Progress of Politeness



Industry and Idleness



Patriotism Unmasked, 1742-1757



Salvation by Faith



The Fortunate Isle



Patriotism Restored, 1757-1770



New Improvements



The Birth of Sensibility



Britannia's Distress, 1770-1783



Macaroni Manners



Opulence and Glory



This Happy Constitution


Chronology


Bibliography


Index