Regency England: The Age of Lord Liverpool

ISBN-13: 9781138177581 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 88 str.

John Plowright

Opis

This clear introduction to British history and politics at the emergence of the 'modern' period sheds new light on the early years of the nineteenth century, a period of revolution, reaction and reform.

Recenzje

'Readable and humorous.' - Muriel Barclay, History Teaching Review

'He is greatly to be congratulated on such an effective book.' - History Review March 1997.

'...a concise and sympathetic reassessment...an excellent model for students.' - Emma Vincent Macleod, University of Stirling

'John Plowright's contribution to Routledge's series of Lancaster pamphlets for sixth-form and junior undergraduate students provides a concise and sympathetic reassessment of Lord Liverpool and his government...it is written so clearly that it is an excellent model for students.' - History Journal No272

Spis treści

Introduction; Chapter 2 Lord Liverpool, his administration and the problems of Regency England; Chapter 3 Disorder and reaction, 1811–17; Chapter 4 Disorder and reaction, 1818–21; Chapter 5 The government’s record on reform; Chapter 6 Liverpool’s record as premier; Chapter 7 Conclusion: the legacy of Liverpool’s premiership;

O autorze

John Plowright