England

By (author) Johann Wilhelm von Archenholtz Edited and translated by Lois E. Bueler

Publication date:

24 December 2013

Length of book:

420 pages

Publisher

University Press of America

Dimensions:

234x162mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9780761862901

J. 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.

Preface
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 Footnotes

[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.