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| Material Type: | Internet resource |
|---|---|
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Stephen Conway |
| ISBN: | 9780199253753 0199253757 |
| OCLC Number: | 61253873 |
| Description: | vi, 346 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | Introduction -- World-wide war and home defence -- War and the state -- The growth of the armed forces -- War and the economy -- War and society -- War and politics -- War and religion -- War and the nation -- War, empire, and the loss of America -- The view from the grassroots -- Comparisons historical and geographical. |
| Other Titles: | War, state, and society in mid-18th century Britain and Ireland |
| Responsibility: | Stephen Conway. |
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Abstract:
Explores the impact of wars on Britain and Ireland, looking at the mobilization of manpower, resources, and money to fight the wars, and the consequences for the economy, society, politics, religious divisions, national consciousness, as well as attitudes to empire.
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...the distinctive strengths of this book are the range of sources, particularly local sources, consulted, and the willingness to include the 'view from the grassroots' when looking at the impact of conflict on individual communities. Jeremy Black, EHR 494 Read more...
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Related Subjects:(12)
- Great Britain -- History, Military -- 18th century.
- Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 18th century.
- Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 18th century.
- Ireland -- History -- 18th century.
- Krieg.
- Siebenjähriger Krieg.
- Politik.
- Gesellschaft.
- Großbritannien.
- Irland.
- Europa.
- Nordamerika.
