The English Ideology: Studies In The Language Of Victorian Politics

The English Ideology: Studies In The Language Of Victorian Politics

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Author: George Watson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Allen Lane, 1973

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: tear on front of dust jacket, foxong on block

George Watson's The English Ideology: Studies In The Language Of Victorian Politics presents a compelling analysis of the intricate relationship between rhetoric and power in 19th-century Britain. This scholarly work uncovers the subtle ways in which political discourse molded public opinion and policy during the Victorian era. It meticulously details the linguistic strategies employed by key figures, illustrating how specific word choices and rhetorical devices underpinned the dominant ideologies of the time. Watson argues that understanding the language of Victorian politics is crucial for grasping the era's social and intellectual landscape. This insightful study offers a profound look into the historical evolution of political thought through its linguistic manifestations.

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Description

Author: George Watson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Allen Lane, 1973

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: tear on front of dust jacket, foxong on block

George Watson's The English Ideology: Studies In The Language Of Victorian Politics presents a compelling analysis of the intricate relationship between rhetoric and power in 19th-century Britain. This scholarly work uncovers the subtle ways in which political discourse molded public opinion and policy during the Victorian era. It meticulously details the linguistic strategies employed by key figures, illustrating how specific word choices and rhetorical devices underpinned the dominant ideologies of the time. Watson argues that understanding the language of Victorian politics is crucial for grasping the era's social and intellectual landscape. This insightful study offers a profound look into the historical evolution of political thought through its linguistic manifestations.