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Book SynopsisJ. W. von Archenholtz's England is a political and sociological description of Great Britain during the second half of the 18th century. Based primarily on Archenholtz's firsthand observations from 1769 to 1779, England looks with precision and anecdotal detail at the behavior of Britons of all ranks. Never without an attitude, Archenholtz conveys a wide range of topics from debates in the House of Commons to the garb of serving women. Whether describing the newly formed militia or the shenanigans of James Graham and his celestial bed, he provides a focused, point-driven account that will inform history enthusiasts.
Trade Review[The author achieves] her goal to provide a clear and complete text. . . .Bueler’s work is valuable. For someone wishing to become familiar with British social, political, religious, literary, and moral customs in the second half of the 18th century, it provides an easy and informative read, mixing practical information with political and literary analysis. * The Eighteenth-Century Intelligencer *
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Technical Introduction Bibliography Archenholtz’s Title Page 1787 Illustrations Dedication to Wieland Forward to the 1st Edition Forward to the 2nd Edition Chapter 1, Mindset of the English Chapter 2, Character and General Knowledge Chapter 3, Prosperity of Great Britain Chapter 4, London Chapter 5, Religious Conditions Chapter 6, Public Spirit Chapter 7, Commercial Activity Chapter 8, The Legal System Chapter 8, Supplement Concerning the British Legal System, Written March 1787 Chapter 9, Laws and Customs Chapter 10, Policing Institutions and Portraits of Morals Chapter 11, Lifestyle of the English Chapter 12, Peculiarities of the English Chapter 13, Pastimes of the English Chapter 14, The State of Learning in England Chapter 15, England’s Current Condition Biographical Footnotes
