An Age of Achievement
Politics and Culture in Eighteenth Century England
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An Age of Achievement is an inter-disciplinary guide to major developments and individuals in the long eighteenth century (1660-1792). It includes English politics, philosophy, religion, literature, theatre, architecture, painting and music, with attention to the economic and social foundations. The bool is intended to be a “starting-point book” for students of Humanities or one or more of the specific disciplines with which it deals. The book provides a broad background for readers with a general interest in the period. As such, it will be a valuable addition to undergraduate libraries and public libraries.
About the Author
Dr. Earl A. Reitan is Professor Emeritus of History at Illinois State University. His scholarly specialty is eighteenth century English public finance. He taught Humanities, European History, English History, and World War II. An Age of Achievement is a broad survey of the Humanities in England in the long eighteenth century (1660-1792). It will be a valuable “starting-point” book for students of Humanities or the constituent disciplines.