The Rise of the English Town, 1650 1850

The growth and development of English towns in the critical period between 1650 and 1850.

List of contents

1. The rise of urban England, 1650-1750; 2. The expansion of English towns, 1750-1850; 3. Some general aspects of urban life; 4. The building of towns; 5. The elite and middling people and their social background; 6. The elite and middling people: entertainments, social relations and public duties; 7. The lower orders; Conclusion.

Summary

This 2001 volume examines the growth and development of English towns in the critical period between 1650 and 1850. In this concise study Christopher Chalklin draws upon recent publications incorporating new knowledge and interpretations, providing a valuable resource for students of economic, social and urban history.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Chalkin, C. W. Chalklin, Christopher Chalklin
• Assisted by: Maurice Kirby (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.01.2012
• EAN: 9780521667371
• ISBN: 978-0-521-66737-1
• No. of pages: 118
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 160 g
• Series: New Studies in Economic and Social History; New Studies in Economic and So; New Studies in Economic and So
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries