British Visions of America, 1775-1820 - Republican Realities

Macleod examines changing British conceptions of America across the political spectrum during a period of political, cultural and intellectual upheaval. Macleod incorporates British writers of conservative, liberal and radical views.

List of contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Radical Anticipation, c. 1775–1791: The Case for Optimism; Chapter 2 Liberal Expectations, c. 1775–1791: The Rationale for Acceptance; Chapter 3 Conservative Doubts, c. 1774–1791: The Argument for Caution; Chapter 4 Conservative Reaction, c. 1792–1820: The Case for Rejection; Chapter 5 Iberal Engagement, c. 1792–1820: The Argument for Cooperation; Chapter 6 Radical Attraction, c. 1792–1820: The Need for Utopia; Chapter 7 Epilogue: William Cobbett and America;

About the author

Emma Macleod

Product details

• Authors: Emma Macleod
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.01.2016
• EAN: 9781138665149
• ISBN: 978-1-138-66514-9
• No. of pages: 272
• Series: The Enlightenment World
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; History, HISTORY / Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), HISTORY / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Humanities, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Literary studies: general