Social disorder in Britain, 1750-1850 the power of the gentry, radicalism and religion in Wales - Thomas, J. E., (James Edward) (I.B. Tauris, 2011)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-258) and index
Annotation In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries revolutionary dissent, political upheaval and social protest spread throughout Europe -- and Wales was no exception. In this unique examination of British social history, J.E. Thomas focuses upon the power of the local gentry in Wales, and their relationship with the poor and potentially revolutionary population. Early explosions of protest were seen all over Wales, coinciding with the aftermath of the American Revolution, and the equally seismic events of the French Revolution, while later revolts went on to provide serious challenges to the British state.Social Disorder in Britainis an important contribution to the study of the history of religion, social protest and the rise of revolutionary movements, and will be essential reading for students and researchers of British history as well as those interested in revolution more generally
Keywords: 1700 - 1899; Geschichte 1700-1800; Geschichte 1800-1900; Geschichte 1790-1850; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Classes; Gentry; Political science; Social history; Geschichte; Politische Wissenschaft; Sozialgeschichte; Gentry -- Wales -- History -- 18th century; Gentry -- Wales -- History -- 19th century; Soziale Unruhen; Wales