Social life in England, 1750-1850 by F. J. Foakes-Jackson
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"Social Life in England, 1750-1850" by F. J. Foakes-Jackson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to explore and depict the social fabric of England during the 18th and early 19th centuries through various personalities and their experiences. The book focuses particularly on John Wesley, a notable figure of this era, as a lens to understand the societal norms, challenges, and cultural shifts of the time.
The opening of the book begins with an introduction to John Wesley's life as a means to illustrate the social climate of England during the 18th century. The author reflects on the complexities surrounding Wesley's character, emphasizing his insights into the human condition contrasted with the frivolities of his contemporaries. The text delves into Wesley’s background, unpacking his family's legacy of intellectual and artistic talent, and mapping out his exceptional life as a preacher and social reformer. Foakes-Jackson also highlights Wesley's critical observations about society, providing a richer context of the period's moral struggles and social issues connected to the existing religious practices and the rise of Methodism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Foakes-Jackson, F. J. (Frederick John), 1855-1941 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16019958 |
| Title | Social life in England, 1750-1850 |
| Original Publication | New York: Macmillan and Co., 1916. |
| Series Title | Lowell institute lectures, 1916. |
| Contents | Life in the eighteenth century illustrated by the career of John Wesley -- George Crabbe -- Margaret Catchpole -- Gunning's "Reminiscences of Cambridge" -- Creevey papers: the Regency -- Social abuses as exposed by Charles Dickens -- Mid-Victorianism; W. M. Thackeray -- Sport, and rural England. |
| Credits | Carla Foust, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74856 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 481 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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