Augustan England
Professions, State and Society, 1680-1730
1st Edition
Published on 19. January 2026
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348 pages
978-1-032-70427-2 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1982, Augustan England provides ample substance to reinforce the thesis that the years from 1680 to 1730 mark the most decisive stage in the rise of the English professional classes before the 19th century.
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Geoffrey Holmes at the time of the original publication of the book was Professor of History, University of Lancaster.
Content
Preface Acknowledgements Part I: The Augustan Professions and English Society 1. Introduction 2. Nascent Professions and the 'Liberal Arts and Sciences' 3. Schools and the Schoolmaster Part II: 'The Great Professions': The Church, The Law and Medicine 4. The Church 5. The Lawyers and Society in Augustan England 6. The Coming of 'the Doctor' 7. Society and the Medical Profession, 1680- 1730 Part III: The New Professions: The Service of the State 8. The State and the Professions: The New Men of Government 9. The Armed Services of the Crown Appendix Bibliographical Notes Index