England In The Nineteenth Century (1815-1914)
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Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
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From the turbulent aftermath of Waterloo to the eve of the First World War, England in the Nineteenth Century (1815–1914) presents a sweeping and authoritative account of one of the most transformative centuries in British history — a period that witnessed the forging of an industrial nation, the expansion of a global empire, and the birth of modern democratic politics. David Thomson chronicles the great political upheavals, social reforms, and economic revolutions that reshaped English society, guiding the reader through the age of Chartism, the repeal of the Corn Laws, the ascent of Victorian liberalism, and the gathering storm clouds of Edwardian Britain. Thomson writes with clarity and confidence, bringing rigorous scholarly analysis to bear without sacrificing accessibility, making this volume a cornerstone of the celebrated Pelican History of England series. His narrative illustrates how the tensions between tradition and progress, class and reform, empire and identity defined an era whose consequences still reverberate in contemporary British life. For anyone seeking to understand how a pre-industrial island kingdom became the world's foremost industrial and imperial power — and the extraordinary human cost of that transformation — this compact yet richly detailed history is an indispensable starting point.
Author: David Thomson
Format: Paperback
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the turbulent aftermath of Waterloo to the eve of the First World War, England in the Nineteenth Century (1815–1914) presents a sweeping and authoritative account of one of the most transformative centuries in British history — a period that witnessed the forging of an industrial nation, the expansion of a global empire, and the birth of modern democratic politics. David Thomson chronicles the great political upheavals, social reforms, and economic revolutions that reshaped English society, guiding the reader through the age of Chartism, the repeal of the Corn Laws, the ascent of Victorian liberalism, and the gathering storm clouds of Edwardian Britain. Thomson writes with clarity and confidence, bringing rigorous scholarly analysis to bear without sacrificing accessibility, making this volume a cornerstone of the celebrated Pelican History of England series. His narrative illustrates how the tensions between tradition and progress, class and reform, empire and identity defined an era whose consequences still reverberate in contemporary British life. For anyone seeking to understand how a pre-industrial island kingdom became the world's foremost industrial and imperial power — and the extraordinary human cost of that transformation — this compact yet richly detailed history is an indispensable starting point.