Politics, War, and Empire: The Rise of Britain to a World Power 1688-1792

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pp. 185, “Earl A. Reitan tells the fascinating story of the transformation of Britain between 1688 and 1792. The British Isles in 1688 were three struggling kingdoms: England-Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. For half a century they had been torn by political and religious dissension. During that period England had been of little consequence in the affairs of Europe, and in 1688 England’s trade and colonies were modest. By 1792 Britain was politically stable, loyalty to the monarchy and the constitution was strong, the competent Pitt ministry enjoyed widespread support, and there were no serious social stresses. England and Scotland had been united, and a political settlement had been reached with Ireland that satisfied Irish aspirations. The British navy dominated the seas. The French empire was gone, and the Spanish empire was moribund. In 1792 Britain was in fact the only true world power.”

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ISBN 0882958992
ISBN13 9780882958996
Number of pages 185
Original Title Politics, War, and Empire: The Rise of Britain to a World Power 1688-1792
Published Date 1994
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No Dj
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Arlington Heights
Edition First edition
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pp. 185, “Earl A. Reitan tells the fascinating story of the transformation of Britain between 1688 and 1792. The British Isles in 1688 were three struggling kingdoms: England-Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. For half a century they had been torn by political and religious dissension. During that period England had been of little consequence in the affairs of Europe, and in 1688 England’s trade and colonies were modest. By 1792 Britain was politically stable, loyalty to the monarchy and the constitution was strong, the competent Pitt ministry enjoyed widespread support, and there were no serious social stresses. England and Scotland had been united, and a political settlement had been reached with Ireland that satisfied Irish aspirations. The British navy dominated the seas. The French empire was gone, and the Spanish empire was moribund. In 1792 Britain was in fact the only true world power.”

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Weight 1 kg