Bøger af Norman Mccord

This book is a study of the political, social, and economic history of England during the transformation of Britain from a predominately rural society into the world's first industrial nation, 1815 to 1906. Marshalling complex and abundant evidence, McCord has provided four chronological divisions: 1815-1830, 1830-1850, 1850-1880, and 1880-1906. He explores major themes such as the massive increase in population, the nature of class, and the scope of state activity.

Based on several years work on sources, this book describes the origin, organization and activities of the Anti-Corn League, together with its effect on the contemporary political scene. It provides an analysis of a political pressure group, making it an addition to literature for historians, economic historians, and students of political science.

This volume explores the history of England's northern borders - the former counties of Northumberland, Cumberland, Durham, Westmorland and the Furness areas of Lancashire - across 1000 years. The 17th century brought prosperity, and the North East grew into a hub of industrial Britain.