18th Century Britain (7/11)

Welcome to 18th century Britain. This period is sometimes called the Georgian era, but who sat on the throne mattered a lot less than what that throne sat on top of.

It might be the 18th century for the Gregorian calendar, but for Britain this was a century of firsts: first prime minister, first steam engine, first factory and first police force. But as unregulated industrial expansion continued Britain also caused much suffering and death, both at home and around the world.

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SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:
Collins Gem Kings and Queens (1996) HarperCollins Publishers
Cuplin, C. et al (2009) SHP History Year 8 Hodder Education
Falkus, M. & Gillingham, J. (1987) Historical Atlas of Britain Kingfisher
Harari, Y. N. (2011) Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Vintage
Parker, G. (2013) The Times Concise history of the world Times books
Wilkes, A. (2014) Britain 1745 – 1901; Industry, Invention and Empire Oxford University Press