The Eighteenth Century 1688-1815 (Short Oxford History of the British Isles)

This Collection Takes A Thematic Approach To Eighteenth-century History, Covering Such Topics As Domestic Politics (including Popular Political Culture), Religious Developments And Changes, Social And Demographic Structure And Growth, And Culture. It Presents A Lively Picture Of An Era Of Intense Change And Growth. Introduction: Time And Space / Paul Langford -- Contested Kingdoms, 1688-1756 / David Hayton -- Enlightenment And Faith / David Hempton -- Governing Diverse Societies / Joanna Innes -- The Wealth Of The Nation / Martin Daunton -- The Culture Of Improvement / Peter Borsay -- Contested Empires, 1756-1815 / Michael Duffy. Edited By Paul Langford. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 249-257) And Index.