Derby philosophers, the: science and culture in british urban society, 1700–1850
Auteur :
Elliott, Paul A.
Éditeur :
Manchester University Press
ISBN :
9780719079221
Date de publication :
28 août 2009
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 x 2,1 cm
Poids :
649 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book focuses upon the activities of a group of Midland intellectuals who strove to promote social, political and urban improvements which had national and international consequences. It examines a turbulent period of British history, an age of political and industrial revolution in which the Derby philosophers were closely involved. -- .