{"title":"Geoffrey Holmes","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeoffrey Holmes offers a deep exploration of political and social history, with a particular focus on the intricate workings of power and governance. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Age of Oligarchy\u003c\/em\u003e, illuminate the often unseen forces shaping historical events and institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in meticulous research, Holmes’s narratives appeal to readers interested in the complexities of history and military affairs, providing thoughtful analysis that enriches understanding of past eras and their enduring impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-age-of-oligarchy-by-geoffrey-holmes-9780582209558","title":"The Age of Oligarchy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Age of Oligarchy\u003c\/em\u003e, part of the \"Foundations of Modern Britain\" series, presents a history of Britain from the point at which she first became a recognisable entity down to modern times. It traces the earlier foundations of the British state in the development of England from the late 14th to the early 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis general history of mid-Georgian Britain explores all aspects of domestic and foreign affairs on the threshold of the Industrial Revolution. It shows how the newly-united and politically-stable nation exploited its expanding wealth, its hard-won social cohesion at home, and its increasing influence abroad. The book traces Britain's rise to imperial greatness and examines the repercussions of the spectacular disaster—the loss of the American colonies— with which the book closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Age of Oligarchy\u003c\/em\u003e deals with social, economic, religious, cultural, and intellectual history, as well as politics. It is the independent and self-sufficient sequel to Geoffrey Holmes's \u003cem\u003eThe Making of a Great Power: Later Stuart and Early Georgian Britain 1660-1772\u003c\/em\u003e (published simultaneously). Together, they fill the last remaining gap in this key series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe eighteenth century has become one of the most active areas of current historical research, and this book takes into account the findings of the new revisionist historiography while retaining what still seems valid from the old. It features a student-friendly presentation with a good reference apparatus, covering every aspect of the period in 22 essay-focused chapters. Additionally, it contains full chronological \"frameworks of events\", a compendium of factual information at the end, and extensive bibliographies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive work is ideal for fellow academics, as well as students and general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47588830576876,"sku":"9780582209558","price":271.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780582209558-the-age-of-oligarchy.jpg?v=1777598577"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/geoffrey-holmes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}