Bücher der Reihe Cambridge Library Collection - British & Irish History, 17th & 18th Centuries

The British statesman George Macartney (1737-1806) had a long and distinguished career, holding posts including the governorships of Grenada and Madras. He also undertook high-profile diplomatic missions to Russia and China. This two-volume 1807 biography was based on official records and Macartney's own writings.

The records of estates and property of Royalists in Yorkshire were assessed by the Parliamentarians for the purpose of levying fines. The 677 cases included in this three-volume edition of 1893-6 contain much information on military and economic history relating to Yorkshire during the English Civil War.

Originally published in 1815, traveller and writer Nathanial William Wraxall's two-volume memoirs were an immediate, though controversial, success: 1,000 copies sold out within five weeks. Accused and found guilty of libel, he published this 'corrected' second edition later that same year. Volume 1 covers the period 1772-81.

In 1743, the appointment of a new archbishop of York led to the creation of a valuable record of eighteenth-century parish life, shedding light on Yorkshire's social, economic and ecclesiastical history. This five-volume edition of visitation returns was first published between 1928 and 1931.

In 1743, the appointment of a new archbishop of York led to the creation of a valuable record of eighteenth-century parish life, shedding light on Yorkshire's social, economic and ecclesiastical history. This five-volume edition of visitation returns was first published between 1928 and 1931.

In 1743, the appointment of a new archbishop of York led to the creation of a valuable record of eighteenth-century parish life, shedding light on Yorkshire's social, economic and ecclesiastical history. This five-volume edition of visitation returns was first published between 1928 and 1931.

In 1743, the appointment of a new archbishop of York led to the creation of a valuable record of eighteenth-century parish life, shedding light on Yorkshire's social, economic and ecclesiastical history. This five-volume edition of visitation returns was first published between 1928 and 1931.

First published in 1806, and revised and edited by her son for this 1845 sixth edition, this two-volume work by Anne Grant (1755-1838) tells her story of thirty years' residence in the Scottish Highlands. It presents an engaging view of Highland life at this time of major historical transition.

Bluestocking, author and hostess, Elizabeth Montagu's influence extended far beyond literary scholarship. Compiled by a relative, Emily Climenson, and published in 1906, this collection of her correspondence provides an excellent introduction to the culture and politics of eighteenth-century polite society.

In 1743, the appointment of a new archbishop of York led to the creation of a valuable record of eighteenth-century parish life, shedding light on Yorkshire's social, economic and ecclesiastical history. This five-volume edition of visitation returns was first published between 1928 and 1931.

As Paine's friend and fellow reformer, Thomas Clio Rickman (1761-1834) paints a sympathetic portrait of the influential political activist in this 1819 biography. Though not hiding Paine's known egoism, Rickman presents it alongside the better qualities of a man who did not merely 'live amid great events ... he created them'.

Thomas Coram's Foundling Hospital was opened in London in 1741 for 'the maintenance and education of exposed and deserted young children'. John Brownlow (1800-73), himself a foundling, became secretary of the hospital from 1849 until his retirement. This 1858 account complements his 1847 Chronicles (also reissued in this series).

A landmark in female historiography, this eight-volume work, first published between 1763 and 1783, focuses on the period 1603-89. Notable for her radical republican politics and influence on American revolutionary ideology, Catharine Macaulay (1731-91) drew diligently on untapped seventeenth-century sources to craft her skilful yet inevitably biased narrative.

A landmark in female historiography, this eight-volume work, first published between 1763 and 1783, focuses on the period 1603-89. Notable for her radical republican politics and influence on American revolutionary ideology, Catharine Macaulay (1731-91) drew diligently on untapped seventeenth-century sources to craft her skilful yet inevitably biased narrative.

A landmark in female historiography, this eight-volume work, first published between 1763 and 1783, focuses on the period 1603-89. Notable for her radical republican politics and influence on American revolutionary ideology, Catharine Macaulay (1731-91) drew diligently on untapped seventeenth-century sources to craft her skilful yet inevitably biased narrative.

In this influential 1768 publication, Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) expounds his political philosophy, revealed in part through his earlier writings on education and theology. He maintains that free discourse, made possible by freedom of religion and education, is the best means of achieving social progress.

The philanthropist John Howard (1726-90) devoted himself to the study and reform of penal institutions, travelling extensively around Great Britain, Ireland and continental Europe. This 1777 publication, reissued with its substantial 1784 appendix, provides systematic evidence of poor management and degrading conditions prevalent in European prisons.

In this 1867 book, Samuel Smiles examines the part played in British life by Protestants who left France to escape religious persecution or were expelled after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. Smiles describes the history of the Huguenots and discusses some of their famous descendants.

Published amid controversy in 1793-6, this two-volume biography of John Wesley (1703-91) includes a substantial life of his brother Charles (1707-88), fellow founder of Methodism. It remains an important work, offering researchers valuable insights into the contemporary debates over the future and structure of Methodism.

First published for the Yorkshire Archaeological Society in 1941, this work comprises three authentic seventeenth-century surveys, covering Wensleydale, Middleham and Richmond. Providing details of property and land ownership, tenancies and farming, it remains a valuable resource for local historians as well as scholars of seventeenth-century British history and historical geography.

The British statesman George Macartney (1737-1806) had a long and distinguished career, holding posts including the governorships of Grenada and Madras. He also undertook high-profile diplomatic missions to Russia and China. This two-volume 1807 biography was based on official records and Macartney's own writings.

Coffee houses played an important role in the cultural and intellectual history of the seventeenth century. First published in 1893, this illustrated study by Edward Forbes Robinson (fl.1890) explores the history of the English coffee house and its role in seventeenth-century social and political life.

This volume of records of the transactions of the court sessions from Yorkshire West Riding, edited by John Lister (1847-1933) and published for the Yorkshire Archaeological Society in 1915, contains the sessions orders for 1611-33 and the indictments and orders from the sessions of 1637-42.

The deputy steward of Wakefield manor provided a comprehensive record of the state of the manor and its accounts in 1709. It was first published in 1939 and remains valuable to the study of eighteenth-century English social and economic history.

This work, published in 1990, is the first printed edition of early eighteenth-century historical notes on Yorkshire parishes as compiled by Francis Gastrell, Bishop of Chester (1714-25). It is a valuable source covering important ecclesiastical and administrative matters, relevant to church, social and local historians.

This two-volume work, published in 1888, gives a stirring account of the work of London's eighteenth-century law enforcers, the Bow Street Runners. It tells how the Runners were formed, and, using official records, examines a selection of criminal investigations including the Cato Street Conspiracy and the murder of William Weare.

Narcissus Luttrell (1657-1732) was a civil servant and book-collector, best remembered for his detailed diary. These volumes, first published in 1857, contain Luttrell's diary, which provides a rich and valuable historical account of contemporary political events of the late seventeenth century. Volume 6 covers the years 1706-14.

Narcissus Luttrell (1657-1732) was a civil servant and book-collector, best remembered for his detailed diary. These volumes, first published in 1857, contain Luttrell's diary, which provides a rich and valuable historical account of contemporary political events of the late seventeenth century. Volume 5 covers the period 1701-5.

Narcissus Luttrell (1657-1732) was a civil servant and book-collector, best remembered for his detailed diary. These volumes, first published in 1857, contain Luttrell's diary, which provides a rich and valuable historical account of contemporary political events of the late seventeenth century. Volume 4 covers the period 1696-1700.

Narcissus Luttrell (1657-1732) was a civil servant and book collector, best remembered for his detailed diary record of political events. These volumes, first published in 1857, provide a rich historical account of political events of the late seventeenth century. Volume 3 covers the years 1693-95.