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OverviewJ. W. von Archenholtz's England is a political and sociological description of Great Britain during the second half of the 18th century. Based primarily on Archenholtz's firsthand observations from 1769 to 1779, England looks with precision and anecdotal detail at the behavior of Britons of all ranks. Never without an attitude, Archenholtz conveys a wide range of topics from debates in the House of Commons to the garb of serving women. Whether describing the newly formed militia or the shenanigans of James Graham and his celestial bed, he provides a focused, point-driven account that will inform history enthusiasts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lois E. Bueler , Johann Wilhelm von ArchenholtzPublisher: University Press of America Imprint: University Press of America Dimensions: Width: 16.20cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.758kg ISBN: 9780761862901ISBN 10: 0761862900 Pages: 420 Publication Date: 24 December 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Technical Introduction Bibliography Archenholtz's Title Page 1787 Illustrations Dedication to Wieland Forward to the 1st Edition Forward to the 2nd Edition Chapter 1, Mindset of the English Chapter 2, Character and General Knowledge Chapter 3, Prosperity of Great Britain Chapter 4, London Chapter 5, Religious Conditions Chapter 6, Public Spirit Chapter 7, Commercial Activity Chapter 8, The Legal System Chapter 8, Supplement Concerning the British Legal System, Written March 1787 Chapter 9, Laws and Customs Chapter 10, Policing Institutions and Portraits of Morals Chapter 11, Lifestyle of the English Chapter 12, Peculiarities of the English Chapter 13, Pastimes of the English Chapter 14, The State of Learning in England Chapter 15, England's Current Condition Biographical FootnotesReviews[The author achieves] her goal to provide a clear and complete text. . . .Bueler's work is valuable. For someone wishing to become familiar with British social, political, religious, literary, and moral customs in the second half of the 18th century, it provides an easy and informative read, mixing practical information with political and literary analysis. * The Eighteenth-Century Intelligencer * [The author achieves] her goal to provide a clear and complete text...Bueler's work is valuable. For someone wishing to become familiar with British social, political, religious, literary, and moral customs in the second half of the 18th century, it provides an easy and informative read, mixing practical information with political and literary analysis. The Eighteenth-Century Intelligencer Author InformationJohann Wilhelm von Archenholtz (1743-1812), author and publisher, led an exuberant, complex, and fruitful life. Retired from the Prussian Army with the rank of captain before the age of 20, he spent the next 17 years traveling through Europe before settling into a life of book writing and journalism in northern Germany. Author of many books of history and current affairs, and publisher of the journal Minerva, Archenholtz is most famous now for his history of the Seven Years' War. But in his day he was known best for England und Italien, of which this is the first English translation of the expanded edition of England. Lois E. Bueler, editor and translator, is Professor Emerita at California State University, Chico. She taught composition, literature, and descriptive grammar in Taiwan and at Louisiana State University, Winona State University, and California State University Chico for 35 years. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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