1st Edition

Eighteenth Century England

By Dorothy Marshall Copyright 1975
    572 Pages
    by Routledge

    572 Pages
    by Routledge

    A standard introduction to the period which has retained its popularity with generations of students

    Introductory Note Preface Introduction Chapter 1 The 'Economic and Social Background of the Age Chapter 2 The Background of Political Life on the Accession of George Chapter 3 The Securing of the Dynasty Chapter 4 The Struggle for Tower Chapter 5 The Ascendancy of Walpole Chapter 6 Walpole and the Opposition Chapter 7 The F all of Walpole Chapter 8 The Rise of the Pelhams Chapter 9 Peace and Stability Chapter 10 England on the Eve of the Seven Years War Chapter 11 ‘Now I shall have No More Peacey Chapter 12 Pitt's Pinnacle of Glory Chapter 13 The Accession of George Chapter 14 The Search for a Stable Administration Chapter 15 The Failure of the Chatham Administration Chapter 16 Domestic Success and Colonial Disaster Chapter 17 The Influence of the American War of Independence on Domestic Politics Chapter 18 Social and Economic Developments Chapter 19 Peace Overseas and Conflict at Home Note on Books

    Biography

    Dorothy Marshall