- An excellent, up-to-date and highly efficient book. Dr D. L. Smith, Fellow/Director of Studies, Selwyn College, Cambridge
This volume takes a thematic approach to the history of the eighteenth century in the British Isles, covering such issues as domestic politics (including popular political culture), religious developments and change and social and demographic structure and growth.
Introduction: Time and space, Paul Langford; 1. Contested kingdoms, 1688-1796, David Hayton; 2. Enlightenment and faith, David Hempton; 3. Governing diverse societies, Joanna Innes; 4. The wealth of the nation, Martin Daunton; 5. The culture of improvement, Peter Borsay; 6. Contested Empire, 1756-1815, Michael Duffy; Epilogue, Paul Langford; Further Reading; Chronology; Maps; Index
Paul Langford
An excellent, up-to-date and highly efficient book. Dr D. L. Smith, Fellow/Director of Studies, Selwyn College, Cambridge
