This is a general history of England between the accession of George II and the loss of America. The author demonstrates that, though conventionally seen as static and politically stable, the 18th century was an age of vitality and variety. While rapid commercial growth and bourgeois pretensions gave rise to the positive achievements of military success and imperial expansion, tensions and contradictions threatened this success. The author's aim is to demonstrate that the 18th century was strengthened and stretched by the ...
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This is a general history of England between the accession of George II and the loss of America. The author demonstrates that, though conventionally seen as static and politically stable, the 18th century was an age of vitality and variety. While rapid commercial growth and bourgeois pretensions gave rise to the positive achievements of military success and imperial expansion, tensions and contradictions threatened this success. The author's aim is to demonstrate that the 18th century was strengthened and stretched by the changes to which it was subjected.
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Add this copy of A Polite and Commercial People: England, 1727-1783 to cart. $14.27, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1989 by Clarendon Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1200grams, ISBN: 9780198228288.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 100grams, ISBN: 9780198228288.
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Good. Used, dust jacket outer edges have minor scuffs and small nicks, cover has scratches, some outer pages have marks from shelf wear, book content is in very good condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 824 p. New Oxford History of England.
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