England in the eighteenth century

Harmondsworth : Penguin, 1950. 1st edition. Softcover. Good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: Pelican books A231. Physical description: 224 pages ; 19 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Part I Age of Walpole -- Structure of society, 1714-42 -- Trade and wealth, 1714-42 -- Science and culture of the Augustan age -- Local government and politics -- Professions -- Whitehall -- Rise of Sir Robert Walpole, 1715-22 -- Sir Robert Walpole, 1722-33 -- Sir Robert Walpole and the Patriots, 1733-42 -- Part II Age of Chatham -- Agrarian and industrial revolutions, 1742-84 -- Social consequences of the Industrial Revolution -- John Wesley and the road to salvation -- Arts and sciences of Dr. Johnson's world -- Chatham and the drive for empire -- George III and John Wilkes -- Loss of the American colonies -- Radicalism and reform, 1770-84 -- Part III Age of Pitt -- Course of the Industrial Revolution, 1784-1815 -- Reception of the French Revolution -- Art and science, 1784-1815 -- British in India -- Irish empire -- William Pitt and the national revival -- War at sea, 1793-1802 -- War on land, 1802-15. Subjects: 1700-1799; History England; Great Britain History 18th century; Political science History England; Great Britain Politics and government 18th century; Development Society English 18th.