English men and manners in the eighteenth century : an illustrated narrative / by A.S. Turberville
1926, 1st edition. Oxford : Clarendon Press. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #427125
Physical description; xxiii, 531 pages illustrations 21 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Outline of events -- The social scene -- Wigs and Tories in Queen Anne's day -- Walpole and the opposition -- Pelhams and yorkes -- The great commoner -- Rockinghams and radicals -- The divines -- Two philanthropists -- Grub street -- The artists -- Drama, stage and music -- Empire builders -- The soldiers -- The admirals. Subjects; 1700-1799. Eighteenth century. Eighteenth century. Manners and customs. England Social life and customs 18th century. English life & manners 18th Century History. History. 18th Century. Culture. Foreign Policy. Religion. Customs. Social Life. Politics.
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