England Since Waterloo
2010
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""England Since Waterloo"" is a historical book written by J.A.R. Marriott that provides a detailed account of the political, social, and economic developments in England from the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 until the early 20th century. The book covers the reigns of monarchs such as George IV, William IV, and Queen Victoria, as well as the political changes that occurred during this time, including the rise of the Whig and Tory parties and the emergence of the Labour Party. Additionally, the book examines the impact of industrialization and technological advancements on English society, including the growth of cities, the rise of the middle class, and the changing role of women. Overall, ""England Since Waterloo"" provides a comprehensive overview of the major events and transformations that shaped England during this pivotal period in its history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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John Arthur Ransome Marriott
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Sir John Arthur Ransome Marriott taught modern history at Oxford University from 1884 to 1920. He was an Honorary fellow, formerly fellow, lecturer and tutor in modern History, of Worcester College, Oxford. He served as a Conservative member of Parliament for Oxford from 1917–1922 and for York from 1923–1929. During the course of his lifetime he wrote more than forty books on historical and political subjects, including Makers of Modern Italy (1889), England since Waterloo (1913), The Eastern Question: A Study in European Diplomacy (1917), The English in India: A Problem of Politics (1932), Castlereagh (1936) and The Tragedy of Europe (1941).
