Author: Gerald Newman Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 9780815303961 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 1284
Book Description
In 1714, king George I ushered in a remarkable 123-year period of energy that changed the face of Britain and ultimately had a profound effect on the modern era. The pioneers of modern capitalism, industry, democracy, literature, and even architecture flourished during this time and their innovations and influence spread throughout the British empire, including the United States. Now this rich cultural period in Britain is effectively surveyed and summarized for quick reference in a first-of-its-kind encyclopedia, which contains entries by British, Canadian, American, and Australian scholars specializing in everything from finance and the fine arts to politics and patent law. More than 380 illustrations, mostly rare engravings, enhance the coverage, which runs the whole gamut of political, economic, literary, intellectual, artistic, commercial, and social life, and spotlights some 600 prominent individuals and families.
Author: Prof Dr Andreas Gestrich Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. ISBN: 1472437659 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 305
Book Description
Three hundred years after the succession of the first Hanoverian king, this volume provides an intriguing perspective of a dynasty, challenging assumptions of the Hanoverians as petty-minded monarchs presiding over an inconsequential court. Looking afresh at the Georgian monarchs and their role, influence and legacy within Britain, Hanover and beyond, the chapters shine new light on important topics: from rivalling concepts of monarchical legitimacy and court culture to the multi-confessional set-up of the British composite monarchy and the role of the military, the Anglican Church and the aristocracy in defining and challenging the political order.
Author: James Harrison Publisher: ISBN: 9780753400982 Category : Great Britain Languages : en Pages : 40
Book Description
This series provides a fact-filled introduction to British history, from the end of the last Ice Age to the 1990s. Learn how Flora Macdonald helped Bonnie Prince Charlie, and what happened at the Boston Tea Party.
Author: C. Grant Robertson Publisher: ISBN: 9781436549042 Category : Languages : en Pages : 594
Book Description
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
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