This series delves into the complexities of early modern history, exploring the intricate connections between cultural, political, and social spheres. It features intellectually stimulating works that offer original insights into this pivotal era. The publications aim to break down traditional barriers between historical subfields, encouraging broader international and global perspectives.
Written in a lively and engaging style, and designed to be accessible to a broader audience, this collection combines new research with the latest scholarship to provide a fresh and invigorating introduction to the revolutionary period that transformed Britain and its empire.
The book explores the interconnected roles of Hume as a political thinker, historian, and political economist. It emphasizes how he integrated social, economic, and institutional transformations into a groundbreaking theory of causation, providing a comprehensive understanding of his contributions to various fields of thought.