图书基本信息牛津通识读本：十八世纪的英国 Eighteenth-Century Britain: A Very Short Introduction
中文书名： 牛津通识读本：十八世纪的英国
作者： Paul Langford
ISBN13： 9780192853998
类型： 简装(简装书)
语种： 英语（English）
出版日期： 2005-08-11
出版社： Oxford University Press, USA
页数： 118
重量（克）： 117
尺寸： 17.272 x 11.3284 x 0.8128 cm
商品简介First published as part of the best-selling The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, Paul Langford's Very Short Introduction to Eighteenth-Century Britain spans from the aftermath of the Revolution of 1688 to Pitt the Younger's defeat at attempted parliamentary reform.
书评与摘要
While the rest of eighteenth century Europe was embroiled in revolution and unrest, Britain embarked on an era of comparative calm and stability. Two attempts by the Stuarts to reclaim the throne were easily put down, not through the power of the British military, but through the general apathy of the British people, who were just not in the mood to join in the rebellions enjoyed by the American colonies and the French. Also known as the Age of Enlightenment, this was a time for intellectual growth, as improved literacy rates and the introduction of newspapers paved the way for a more educated middle class. This was also an ideal time for the initial flourishing of the British Empire, as Britain took advantage of its rivals' troubles to further its aims abroad. This comprehensive and authoritative guide takes a thematic approach to eighteenth-century history, covering such topics as domestic politics, religious developments and changes to social demographics. It presents a full picture of an era of reform and growth.
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