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.
Provost of Lincoln College, Oxford
`fascinating...carried through with great skill and clarity...the
summaries of historical controversies are judicious and
well-informed.'
Observer
`Elegantly written, it provides a solid framework of high political
manoeuvre and a nuanced portrait of middle-class culture drawn from
a host of under-explored literary sources.'
Past and Present
`Polished and provocative.'
Roy Porter, New Statesman & Society
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