Modern England from the Eighteenth Century to the Present

by R.K. Webb

A chronicle of English life since the middle of the 18th century, when it can be said that modern England begins to emerge with the development of reform movements, the Industrial Revolution and Romanticism. The text interweaves political, economic, social, intellectual and religious history, tracing the course of England's transition from oligarchical to democratic forms of government and society.

Genres: History

652 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

Professor Robert Kiefer Webb was an eminent scholar of British history; his particular interest was in the reforms of the Unitarian religious movement.

Reviews

[Danny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Top-notch overview of English history from the mid-18th century onwards. Focus is primarily on political history, with some economic history and a smattering of social and cultural stuff.