Englishness Identified: Manners and Character 1650-1850

by Paul Langford

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 English
national character through the impressions and analyses of foreign observers, and relates it to English ambitions and anxieties during a period of rapid change.

Genres: History

402 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Paul Langford, FBA, FRHistS, was an historian specializing in 18th century British history. He was the rector of Lincoln College, Oxford from 2002 until 2012.

Reviews

[Cali]

bring back books with arguments

[Scott Andrews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Answers that question: what exactly is the English contribution and way of life? Prob. be burned tomorrow. We need to remove the English vernacular ID asap.