The Longman Companion to Britain in the Eighteenth Century, 1688‐1820

This is a superb reference book on eighteenth century Britain. It will be noted that the dates covered are from 1688 to 1820, so we are talking about life during the reigns of William and Mary, Queen Anne and what Thackeray described as the Four Georges. In fact its coverage starts in 1685 with the Glorious Revolution, 1685‐1689, and then follow 14 sections, each of which gives instant information on such topics as the monarchy, ministries and office‐holders, parliaments and elections, foreign affairs, military and naval events, law, religion, finance, social and cultural matters, and many other aspects of eighteenth...