Isbn: 9780265156704 - Les Anglais Chez Eux: Suivi De Hogarth Et Ses Amis Ou Londres Au Siècle Passé (classic Reprint) (4 results)

Condition: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Exploring 19th-century England through the eyes of a bourgeoisie on holiday, the author explores the heart of the country's complex social and cultural fabric. The author's adventures in London reveal the tension between the city's industrial, working-class identity and its role as a hub of art, culture, and aristocratic power. The author highlights social institutions and practices unique to British culture such as the importance of pubs, the ubiquity of customs, and the rise of the middle class with its new ideas and values. The book investigates the legacy of the Great Fire of London and the impact of Oliver Cromwell's puritanical revolution on the nation's character. The execution of King Charles I haunts the pages as the author weighs the historical significance of this event and its impact on the national psyche. Overall, this book offers a panoramic view of English society during a time of great change, capturing the essence of the nationâs identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …