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Drawing on up-to-date research, this volume in The New Oxford History of England is the most authoritative and comprehensive general history of England between the accession of George II and the loss of the American colonies.Delving beneath the surface serenity of the age of elegance, Paul Langford reveals a world of simmering discontent in which evangelical enthusiasm clashed with scientific rationalism, aristocratic government with popular insubordination, industrial and imperial expansion with plebian poverty, and sentimentality with utilitarian reform.
Robin's reign, 1727-1742; the progress of politeness; industry and idleness; patriotism unmasked, 1742-1757; salvation by faith; the fortunate isle; patriotism restored, 1757-1770; new improvements; the birth of sensibility; Britannia's distress, 1770-1783; macaroni manners; opulence and glory; this happy constitution.
...fascinating...carried through with great skill and clarity...the summaries of historical controversies are judicious and well-informed