Eighteenth Century England

List of contents

Introductory Note Preface Introduction Chapter 1 The 'Economic and Social Background of the Age Chapter 2 The Background of Political Life on the Accession of George Chapter 3 The Securing of the Dynasty Chapter 4 The Struggle for Tower Chapter 5 The Ascendancy of Walpole Chapter 6 Walpole and the Opposition Chapter 7 The F all of Walpole Chapter 8 The Rise of the Pelhams Chapter 9 Peace and Stability Chapter 10 England on the Eve of the Seven Years War Chapter 11 ‘Now I shall have No More Peacey Chapter 12 Pitt's Pinnacle of Glory Chapter 13 The Accession of George Chapter 14 The Search for a Stable Administration Chapter 15 The Failure of the Chatham Administration Chapter 16 Domestic Success and Colonial Disaster Chapter 17 The Influence of the American War of Independence on Domestic Politics Chapter 18 Social and Economic Developments Chapter 19 Peace Overseas and Conflict at Home Note on Books

About the author

Dorothy Marshall

Summary

A standard introduction to the period which has retained its popularity over the years with generations of students.

Product details

• Authors: Dorothy Marshall
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.04.1975
• EAN: 9780582483163
• ISBN: 978-0-582-48316-3
• No. of pages: 572
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 211 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: 794 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries