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English Society in the Eighteenth Century, Second Edition (The Penguin Social History of Britain)

Porter, Roy

Published by Penguin Books, 1990
ISBN 10: 0140138196 / ISBN 13: 9780140138191
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # 4WILKM00DX0P

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Synopsis: A portrait of 18th century England, from its princes to its paupers, from its metropolis to its smallest hamlet. The topics covered include - diet, housing, prisons, rural festivals, bordellos, plays, paintings, and work and wages.

About the Author: Roy Porter was, until his retirement, Professor in the Social History of Medicine at the Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine. He died in 2002.

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Title: English Society in the Eighteenth Century, ...
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good