Modern England: From The 18Th Century To The Present
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Book: Fair
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Pages: Tanning and foxing
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From the turbulent politics of the Georgian era to the complex social upheavals of the twentieth century, Modern England: From the 18th Century to the Present presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of England's remarkable transformation over three centuries. R. K. Webb chronicles the nation's journey through industrialisation, imperial expansion, democratic reform, and the seismic cultural shifts that reshaped British society from its aristocratic roots into the modern state we recognise today, grounding each development in rich historical context and analytical precision. Webb's scholarly yet accessible prose argues that the forces of commerce, class, and constitutional change are inseparable threads in the fabric of England's modern identity, illustrating how political upheaval and social reform were not isolated events but deeply interconnected movements. His measured, authoritative style makes this an indispensable text for students and general readers alike, offering not merely a chronicle of dates and monarchs, but a penetrating analysis of the ideas and institutions that forged a nation. Whether one approaches it as an introduction or a refresher, this volume leaves the reader questioning just how much of modern England was truly inevitable.
Author: R. K. Webb
Format: Paperback
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the turbulent politics of the Georgian era to the complex social upheavals of the twentieth century, Modern England: From the 18th Century to the Present presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of England's remarkable transformation over three centuries. R. K. Webb chronicles the nation's journey through industrialisation, imperial expansion, democratic reform, and the seismic cultural shifts that reshaped British society from its aristocratic roots into the modern state we recognise today, grounding each development in rich historical context and analytical precision. Webb's scholarly yet accessible prose argues that the forces of commerce, class, and constitutional change are inseparable threads in the fabric of England's modern identity, illustrating how political upheaval and social reform were not isolated events but deeply interconnected movements. His measured, authoritative style makes this an indispensable text for students and general readers alike, offering not merely a chronicle of dates and monarchs, but a penetrating analysis of the ideas and institutions that forged a nation. Whether one approaches it as an introduction or a refresher, this volume leaves the reader questioning just how much of modern England was truly inevitable.