Englishness Identified ' Manners and Character 1650-1850 '

The book explores the transformation of the English national identity from 1650 to 1850, highlighting how foreign perceptions shifted from viewing the English as barbaric and fanatical to recognizing them as a powerful, politically mature nation. It examines the insights of foreign observers and connects these views to England's ambitions and anxieties amid significant societal changes, offering a nuanced understanding of Englishness during a pivotal era of industrial and imperial expansion.