Provost of Lincoln College, Oxford

...fascinating...carried through with great skill and clarity...the summaries of historical controversies are judicious and well-informed

• Robin's reign, 1727-1742; the progress of politeness; industry and idleness; patriotism unmasked, 1742-1757; salvation by faith; the fortunate isle; patriotism restored, 1757-1770; new improvements; the birth of sensibility; Britannia's distress, 1770-1783; macaroni manners; opulence and glory; this happy constitution.

Provost of Lincoln College, Oxford

...fascinating...carried through with great skill and clarity...the summaries of historical controversies are judicious and well-informed

• Robin's reign, 1727-1742; the progress of politeness; industry and idleness; patriotism unmasked, 1742-1757; salvation by faith; the fortunate isle; patriotism restored, 1757-1770; new improvements; the birth of sensibility; Britannia's distress, 1770-1783; macaroni manners; opulence and glory; this happy constitution.

Provost of Lincoln College, Oxford

...fascinating...carried through with great skill and clarity...the summaries of historical controversies are judicious and well-informed

• Robin's reign, 1727-1742; the progress of politeness; industry and idleness; patriotism unmasked, 1742-1757; salvation by faith; the fortunate isle; patriotism restored, 1757-1770; new improvements; the birth of sensibility; Britannia's distress, 1770-1783; macaroni manners; opulence and glory; this happy constitution.