Books on Britain over the 18th century?

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Wodz Mikolaj

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Bit of a novice to this area of history. Are there any books that could give some introduction to English history (and wider UK history after 1707) over the course of the 18th century? I know it's a big topic but I'd be happy with even a general overview that could outline the main events, so I could at least learn all the basics before going deeper in to particular topics (like trade or domestic politics).

I imagine most British schoolchildren would know more on this than me, but I've an interest anyway so I'm curious to learn. :)
 
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Wodz Mikolaj

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Anybody? :)

Managed to find one so far that looks interesting, The Penguin Social History of Britain: English Society in the Eighteenth Century.

That one seems more focused on daily living, which is interesting, but I'd still like to read something that could at least give an overview of more general history of Britain at this time.
 
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jackydee

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Wodz Mikolaj said:
Anybody? :)

Managed to find one so far that looks interesting, The Penguin Social History of Britain: English Society in the Eighteenth Century.

That one seems more focused on daily living, which is interesting, but I'd still like to read something that could at least give an overview of more general history of Britain at this time.
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Your request does deserve a reply, unfortunately I cannot help with a detailed book on 18th century Britain as a whole. I did enjoy this book below and have recommended it on here once before. It details life in Bohemian 18th century London(the high and the low), the area of Covent Garden in particular.

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Wodz Mikolaj

Joined Dec 2014
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Cheers!
Well I recon sooner or later one of our British users here can come along and give some suggestions. Given this is an English speaking forum, I imagine somebody here's got to know about this topic. :)
 
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