From Revolution to Revolution - England 16881776

From Revolution to Revolution (1973) examines England, Scotland and Wales from the revolution of 1688 when William became King, to the American Revolution of 1776. In this period lies the roots of modern Britain, as it went from being underdeveloped countries on the fringe of European civilization to a predominating influence in the world. This book examines the union of the island, development of an organized public opinion and national consciousness, as well as Parliament and its factions, the landed and business classes. Views on religion, art, architecture and the changing face of the countryside are also examined, as is the tension between London and the rest of the island. The important issues of colonial expansions in Ireland, America, India and Africa are also analysed.

List of contents

1. Post-Revolutionary England  2. Commercial and Political Growth  3. War, Science and Party Politics  4. Church, Queen and the Union with Scotland  5. The Augustan World  6. The Advent of the Georges  7. 'All Those Men Have Their Price'  8. The Growth of British National Consciousness  9. 'God Made These Good Things For Us'  10. The Rise of Efficiency and the Hardening of Class  11. The Beginnings of Change  12. 'Present Discontents'  13. Britain on the Eve of the American Revolution

Summary

From Revolution to Revolution (1973) examines England, Scotland and Wales from the revolution of 1688 when William became King, to the American Revolution of 1776. In this period lies the roots of modern Britain, as it went from being on the fringe of European civilization to a predominating influence in the world.

Product details

• Authors: John Carswell
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032466132
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3246613-2
• No. of pages: 228
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Revolution in England
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; England, Sociology, Cultural Studies, European History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Social & cultural history, Warfare & defence, Social & political philosophy, Political science & theory, social and political philosophy, British & Irish history, Revolutionary groups & movements, Social and cultural history, Pressure groups, protest movements and non-violent action, Warfare and defence, Political science and theory, Demonstrations & protest movements, C 1600 To C 1700, Early 18th century c 1700 to c 1750, C 1700 To C 1800, Revolutionary groups and movements