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First published as part of the best-selling The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, Paul Langford''s Very Short Introduction to Eighteenth-Century Britain spans from the aftermath of the Revolution of 1688 to Pitt the Younger''s defeat at attempted parliamentary reform.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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1. Revolution and its repercussions ; 2. The rise of Robinocracy ; 3. Industry and idleness ; 4. The making of middle England ; 5. The politics of protest ; 6. Rebellion and reform ; Further reading ; Chronology ; Prime ministers 1721-89 ; Index

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/08/2000
      ISBN13: 9780192853998, 978-0192853998
      ISBN10: 0192853996
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      History European history: medieval period, middle ages

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      Book Synopsis
      First published as part of the best-selling The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, Paul Langford''s Very Short Introduction to Eighteenth-Century Britain spans from the aftermath of the Revolution of 1688 to Pitt the Younger''s defeat at attempted parliamentary reform.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

      Table of Contents
      1. Revolution and its repercussions ; 2. The rise of Robinocracy ; 3. Industry and idleness ; 4. The making of middle England ; 5. The politics of protest ; 6. Rebellion and reform ; Further reading ; Chronology ; Prime ministers 1721-89 ; Index

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