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Kingdom of Great Britain (1707-1800).
In: Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2023, S. 3
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Following the union of England and Scotland in 1707, Britain underwent notable transformations, carving a unique niche in European and world culture. The population grew steeply, particularly from the mid-century on. London developed into the world’s leading economic powerhouse. Commercial and colonial expansion secured prosperity for an emerging middle class at home, while consolidating the authority of the Royal Navy overseas. A secure manufacturing basis laid the foundation for the Industrial Revolution. Progress in science and industry was countered by artists and authors who depicted the poverty, disease, and crime that co-existed with these achievements. Although in many ways Britain was a comparatively progressive nation, satirists and critics drew the attention of an increasingly literate public to the urgency of reform, while overall national pride and confidence grew. Britain’s rise as a dominant power during this era is a landmark in the formation of the modern western world.
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Kingdom of Great Britain (1707-1800).
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Crowe, Nicholas J., PhD |
Zeitschrift: | Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2023, S. 3 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2023 |
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