Riots, Rising And Revolution: Governance and Violence in Eighteenth Century England

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Ian Gilmour

Riots, Rising And Revolution

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Governance and Violence in Eighteenth Century England

Ian Gilmour

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English

Pimlico
28 May 1993

British & Irish history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions; Revolutionary groups & movements

A Magisterial and highly readable history of 18th century Britain. 'A wonderful book. . . a masterly piece of historical writing. . The talent he shares with the greatest historians such as E. P. Thompson and Christopher Hill is the gift of historical imagination. . . A brilliant tapestry. ' Michael Foot, OBSERVER

Britain in the eighteenth century was deeply divided; riots over politics, food and religion were endemic. Despite the relative liberty of English institutions; the penal code was the harshest in Europe - stealing a hankerchief was a capital offence. In this brilliant history of the hidden side of the eighteenth century, Ian Gilmour argues that violence usually stemmed from the incompetence or arrogance of the ruling class. He tells the story of the great rebellions - of Scotland in 1715 and 1745, of Ireland in 1798 - and the famous episodes of Wilkes and Gordon. But he also paints a vivid picture of the vicious discipline of the army, skulduggery at elections, the class violence of industrial struggles, the ritual violence of duelling and the swingeing punishment of poachers.

By: Ian Gilmour
Imprint: Pimlico
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 530g
ISBN: 9780712655101
ISBN 10: 0712655107
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 28 May 1993
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ian Gilmour has been a barrister, journalist, politician and writer. His previous books include- The Making of the Poets- Byron and Shelley in Their Time; Dancing With Dogma, an analysis of Britain under Thatcherism; and Britain Can Work; and The Body Politic.

Reviews for Riots, Rising And Revolution: Governance and Violence in Eighteenth Century England

A wonderful book... a masterly piece of historical writing... The talent he shares with the greatest historians such as E. P. Thompson and Christopher Hill is the gift of the historical imagination... A brilliant tapestry. -- Michael Foot * Observer * A considerable achievement. -- E. P. Thompson * Guardian * Impressive... Anybody interested in England's past should read this richly stimulating book. Let is hope that it will soon appear in paperback. -- Christopher Hill * Tribune * The book is both a revelation and a compulsive read. -- Robert Blake * Country Life * Richly documented and eloquent... challenges popular myths of the English and puts the record straight. -- Roy Porter * The Times Literary Supplement *