King Mob: The Story Of Lord George Gordon And The Riots Of 1780
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Christopher Hibbert
Binding: Hardback
Published: Readers Union, 1959
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This compelling historical account chronicles the tumultuous events of the 1780 Gordon Riots in London. It uncovers the charismatic yet controversial figure of Lord George Gordon, whose anti-Catholic fervor ignited widespread civil unrest across the capital. The narrative illustrates the volatile social and political landscape of 18th-century Britain, presenting a vivid portrait of a city on the brink. Readers will gain profound insight into the causes and devastating consequences of one of England's most destructive urban uprisings.
Author: Christopher Hibbert
Binding: Hardback
Published: Readers Union, 1959
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This compelling historical account chronicles the tumultuous events of the 1780 Gordon Riots in London. It uncovers the charismatic yet controversial figure of Lord George Gordon, whose anti-Catholic fervor ignited widespread civil unrest across the capital. The narrative illustrates the volatile social and political landscape of 18th-century Britain, presenting a vivid portrait of a city on the brink. Readers will gain profound insight into the causes and devastating consequences of one of England's most destructive urban uprisings.