This is a study of the political, social, and economic history of Britain during the period 1815-1906. The nineteenth century saw the building of one of the world's greatest empires, the transformation of Britain from a predominantly rural society into the world's first industrial nation, and the development of a modern state equipped with a large and expanding bureaucracy. Norman McCord has marshalled the complex and abundant evidence to provide a lucid account of nineteenth-century British history. Within each of four chronological divisions - 1815-1830, 1830-1850, 1850-1880, and 1880-1906 - there are chapters on the political background, administrative development, and social and economic issues. He explores major themes such as the massive increase in population, the nature of class, and the scope of state activity. He includes a comprehensive bibliography and a bibliographical appendix, making this book an invaluable guide for all students of nineteenth-century British history.
Table of contents:
Political developments, 1815-1830; Early nineteenth-century government and administration; Early nineteenth-century society; Political developments, c. 1830-1852; Government and administration, c. 1830-1862; Economic and social developments, c. 1830-1850; Political developments, c. 1853-1880; Government and administration, c. 1850-1880; Economic and social developments, c. 1850-1880; Political developments, c. 1880-1906; Government and administration, c. 1880-1906; Society and economy, c. 1880-1906; Biographical index; Bibliography; Index
The nineteenth century saw Britain transformed from a decentralized rural society into the world's first great industrial power. Norman McCord has marshalled the complex and abundant evidence to provide a lucid history of nineteenth-century England, dealing in turn with the political background, administrative development, and social and economic issues. A comprehensive bibliography and biographical index ensure that this will become the standard work for all students of the period.
Table of contents:
Political developments, 1815-1830; Early nineteenth-century government and administration; Early nineteenth-century society; Political developments, c. 1830-1852; Government and administration, c. 1830-1862; Economic and social developments, c. 1830-1850; Political developments, c. 1853-1880; Government and administration, c. 1850-1880; Economic and social developments, c. 1850-1880; Political developments, c. 1880-1906; Government and administration, c. 1880-1906; Society and economy, c. 1880-1906; Biographical index; Bibliography; Index
The nineteenth century saw Britain transformed from a decentralized rural society into the world's first great industrial power. Norman McCord has marshalled the complex and abundant evidence to provide a lucid history of nineteenth-century England, dealing in turn with the political background, administrative development, and social and economic issues. A comprehensive bibliography and biographical index ensure that this will become the standard work for all students of the period.