book chapter
England and the English in the eighteenth century: chapters in the social history of the times -- Vol. 2
Ward & Downey • London • Published In 1891 • Pages:
By: Sydney, William Connor.
Abstract
This source is a continuation of 6: Sydney and it includes chapters on conditions of roads and traveling, popular health resorts, the state of education, literature, politics, riots in London, life in rural areas, the criminal code, religion, and a description of clandestine marriages performed in the Fleet prison. Together with 6: Sydney, this source presents comprehensive treatment of social life in the eighteenth century.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2012
- Region
- Europe
- Sub Region
- British Isles
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Historian
- Indigenous Person
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Marlene Martin; 1977 ; Teferi Adem Abate ; 2011
- Field Date
- none
- Coverage Date
- eighteenth century (1700-1799)
- Coverage Place
- England
- Notes
- William Connor Sydney
- Category 66 was used for discussions of politics in general and category 579 was used for discussions of the 'mob,' or 'rabble,' or the 'fourth estate.' Headnoted dates are approximate.
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 02024357
- LCSH
- England--Social life and customs--18th century