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"An amusing and interesting account of cultural encounter, Joseph Ballard's account provides sharp observerations on everything from architecture to Zaphna portraits, pleasure gardens to prisons, capturing the collision of high and low culture that was so characteristic of late Georgian London. Supplemented with useful editorial apparatus, it provides an excellent window into discussion and debate on British and American history and the study of cultural difference." - Kathleen Wilson, State University of New York, Stony Brook Informationen zum Autor ALAN RAUCH is an associate professor of English at UNC Charlotte, USA, where he holds joint appointments in the History and Womens Studies departments. Klappentext An annotated edition of an American's engaging account of culture and politics in England during a crucial period in British history. This new edition features an extensive introduction, numerous primary-source appendices, and other critical apparatus. Zusammenfassung An annotated edition of an American's engaging account of culture and politics in England during a crucial period in British history. This new edition features an extensive introduction, numerous primary-source appendices, and other critical apparatus. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction to England in 1815 Title Page and Introduction to The Journal of Joseph Ballard The Journal of Joseph Ballard: March 12- November 9, 1815
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Introduction to England in 1815 Title Page and Introduction to The Journal of Joseph Ballard The Journal of Joseph Ballard: March 12- November 9, 1815
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"An amusing and interesting account of cultural encounter, Joseph Ballard's account provides sharp observerations on everything from architecture to Zaphna portraits, pleasure gardens to prisons, capturing the collision of high and low culture that was so characteristic of late Georgian London. Supplemented with useful editorial apparatus, it provides an excellent window into discussion and debate on British and American history and the study of cultural difference."
- Kathleen Wilson, State University of New York, Stony Brook
