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Paul Langford Books

    Paul Langford was a historian specializing in 18th century British history. His work focused on the political, social, and intellectual life of this period. The depth of his research and analytical approach illuminate key aspects of Britain's past.

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      Manners and Character, 1650-1850

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      Between 1650 and 1850 perceptions of the English were transformed, as a nation of supposed barbarians, fanatics, and king-killers evolved into a world power of political maturity, imperial grandeur, and industrial might. Englishness Identified traces the evolution of the so-called Englishnational character through the impressions and analyses of foreign observers, and relates it to English ambitions and anxieties during a period of rapid change.

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