The Age of Improvement, 1783-1867

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 18th Century, European General
Cover of the book The Age of Improvement, 1783-1867 by Asa Briggs, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Asa Briggs ISBN: 9781317878537
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: June 17, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Asa Briggs
ISBN: 9781317878537
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: June 17, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The Age of Improvement has long established itself as a classic of modern historical writing. Widely read and quoted it has had a unique influence on teaching and research. This second edition draws on the great volume of new research - produced by Lord Briggs amongst others, since its original publication. The book stresses both the underlying unity and the rich variety of the age, and raises fundamental issues about a period of crucial change in British history - industrialisation, war, constitutional change and the attitudes of politicians towards it, political development, and, not least, society and culture. In the background are the new economic powers based on the development of a coal and iron technology; in the foreground, new social and political problems and new ways of tackling them. The author also discusses perceptions of, and reactions to, changing circumstances, the influence of religion and science on national life, and changing styles in art and literature. The story ends, not with a full stop but with a question mark. Could improvement be maintained? Could balance and progress continue to be reconciled?

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Age of Improvement has long established itself as a classic of modern historical writing. Widely read and quoted it has had a unique influence on teaching and research. This second edition draws on the great volume of new research - produced by Lord Briggs amongst others, since its original publication. The book stresses both the underlying unity and the rich variety of the age, and raises fundamental issues about a period of crucial change in British history - industrialisation, war, constitutional change and the attitudes of politicians towards it, political development, and, not least, society and culture. In the background are the new economic powers based on the development of a coal and iron technology; in the foreground, new social and political problems and new ways of tackling them. The author also discusses perceptions of, and reactions to, changing circumstances, the influence of religion and science on national life, and changing styles in art and literature. The story ends, not with a full stop but with a question mark. Could improvement be maintained? Could balance and progress continue to be reconciled?

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Questioning Identities by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book The Brussels and North Atlantic Treaties, 1947-1949 by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book Reanimating Industrial Spaces by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book The Therapist's Notebook on Strengths and Solution-Based Therapies by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book Ethnic Conflict in Asymmetric Federations by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book Affairs of China by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book Patterns of Spoken English by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book U.S. Latinos and Education Policy by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book A Changeless Land: Continuity and Change in Philippine Politics by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book Childhood Autism by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book Feminist Perspectives on Employment Law by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book Party System Change, the European Crisis and the State of Democracy by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book Memory and Totalitarianism by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book Phonics for Pupils with Special Educational Needs Book 6: Sound by Sound Part 4 by Asa Briggs
Cover of the book The Routledge Handbook of Neuroethics by Asa Briggs
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy