Defining john bull: political caricature and national identity in late georgian england
Auteur :
Hunt, Tamara L.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781840142686
Date de publication :
13 juin 2003
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
1030 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
During the late Georgian period the unwritten constitution upon which the British had placed their faith seemed to be under strain. The author explores unrest, dissent and national identity during that period as it was conveyed to the public by means of cartoons, caricatures and other devices.