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A History of the English People: In 1815

A History of the English People: In 1815

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General SociologyGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 1025363590
ISBN13: 9781025363592
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

A History of the English People in 1815 is a seminal study by Elie Halevy that offers a comprehensive examination of British society at the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars. Focusing on a single, transformative year, the work explores the intricate tapestry of English life, from its political institutions and religious movements to its economic structures and social classes. Halevy investigates why England, despite the pressures of the Industrial Revolution and the revolutionary fervor sweeping across Europe, remained remarkably stable and avoided the violent upheavals seen elsewhere.

The text delves into the role of Nonconformity and Methodism in shaping the national character, providing profound insights into the moral and spiritual life of the period. By analyzing the unique blend of liberty and discipline within the British system, Halevy presents a masterful portrait of a nation on the brink of becoming the world's leading industrial power. This classic work of historical scholarship remains essential for understanding the foundations of modern Britain and the social forces that defined the nineteenth century.

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