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"He takes for granted that there is only one history of England and not a basic course of political and party history with a few side-dishes on social conditions, literature, the arts, etc."
"Eric Hobsbawm, New Statesman ""An excellent account of one major aspect of English history. It is in the mingling of political and social history so that each adds depth to the other that Professor Briggs s great strength and individuality are found..."
"Economic History Review ""The title alone is enough to recommend it"
"Catholic Herald "The Age of Improvement was first published in hardback in 1959 as part of Longman s prestigious A History of England series before being reissued in paperback in 1979. This remarkable book has long established itself as a classic of modern historical writing. With sales now reaching almost 100,000 copies the book been very widely read and quoted and has had a unique influence on teaching and research. Now, a further twenty years on, the book has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout - it is sure to be welcomed by a new generation of readers.
The Second Edition draws on the great volume of new research since the book first appeared - not least in the now flourishing field of Victorian Studies . Lord Briggs has made his own substantial contribution to this new research, reflected in his prodigious list of publications covering local history, history from below, the history of cities, the history of food and drink, the history of health, and the history of things .
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- Title The Age of Improvement, 1783-1867
- Author Asa Briggs
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Second Edition
- Pages 496
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Routledge, White Plains, New York, U.S.A.
- Date 1999-10-21
- ISBN 9780582369597 / 0582369592
- Weight 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)
- Dimensions 9.22 x 6.2 x 0.99 in (23.42 x 15.75 x 2.51 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 18th Century
- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Cultural Region: British
- Library of Congress subjects Great Britain - History - 19th century, Great Britain - History - George III,
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 99022388
- Dewey Decimal Code 941.07
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