The Age of Oligarchy: Pre-Industrial Britain 1722-1783

The second volume, on early and mid-Georgian Britain, shows how the country used its expanding wealth, its new-found social cohesion at home and its international influence abroad to become not only a European but an imperial power. As with the first volume, every aspect of the period is covered.

Part One: The Age of Walpole, 1722-1746. Part Two; Britain in the Eighteenth Century. Part Three: Power Imperial: Triumph and Disaster, 1746-1783. Compendium of Information. A. Glossary. B Population and Social Structure. C. Monarchs and Pretenders. D. Leading government office-holders. E. Parliament. F. The Constitution: Stautes, Bills and Proposals. G. Public finance. H. Foreign Policy: treaties of alliances and peace 1713-83. I Britain's major wars 1722-83. J. Overseas trade and colonies. K. Agriculture. L. Industry. M. Living Standards. N. Religion. O Maps.