676. From Castlereagh to Gladstone, 1815-1885

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By Derek Beales (1969). In each of the four sections of the book, Professor Beales presents a succinct narrative of events followed by discussion of particular topics, so that each aspect of the period is set within a clear narrative framework. He traces the main cultural trends and gives comprehensive coverage to all major economic, social, and political developments, providing a balanced survey of events in nineteenth-century Britain and the forces, people, and ideas that shaped them. Softbound. 328 pages. Library donation copy. Good condition; some personal notations.