Britain In The Hanoverian Age 1714 1837

In 1714, king George I ushered in a remarkable 123-year period of energy that changed the face of Britain and ultimately had a profound effect on the modern era. The pioneers of modern capitalism, industry, democracy, literature, and even architecture flourished during this time and their innovations and influence spread throughout the British empire, including the United States. Now this rich cultural period in Britain is effectively surveyed and summarized for quick reference in a first-of-its-kind encyclopedia, which contains entries by British, Canadian, American, and Australian scholars specializing in everything from finance and the fine arts to politics and patent law. More than 380 illustrations, mostly rare engravings, enhance the coverage, which runs the whole gamut of political, economic, literary, intellectual, artistic, commercial, and social life, and spotlights some 600 prominent individuals and families.

The first systematic history of this 'Hanoverian dimension' of Great Britain.

Profiles historically significant men and women who lived in Britain during the reigns of George I, II and III.

This series provides a fact-filled introduction to British history, from the end of the last Ice Age to the 1990s. Learn how Flora Macdonald helped Bonnie Prince Charlie, and what happened at the Boston Tea Party.

Profiles historically significant men and women who lived in Britain between 1789 and 1837.