Articles related to "Eighteenth Century"
"The Age of Enlightenment"
Many historians consider the eighteenth century philosophical movement the "Age of Enlightenment" to be one of the most influential periods in history. Find out how this movement's legacy influenced an "Age of Revolution" and remains important to us even today.
age of enlightenment • eighteenth century • john locke • american revolution • french revolution
Many historians consider the eighteenth century philosophical movement the "Age of Enlightenment" to be one of the most influential periods in history. Find out how this movement's legacy influenced an "Age of Revolution" and remains important to us even today.
age of enlightenment • eighteenth century • john locke • american revolution • french revolution
Ag Facts of the Eighteenth Century
Agriculture in the 18th century was a hard lifestyle. Farmers were fighting to establish their rights under the new government. See how things were different -- and the same.
eighteenth century • farming • facts • whiskey rebellion • shay's rebellion
Agriculture in the 18th century was a hard lifestyle. Farmers were fighting to establish their rights under the new government. See how things were different -- and the same.
eighteenth century • farming • facts • whiskey rebellion • shay's rebellion
Eighteenth Century Cookery Books
Very old cookery books give a delicious insight into history including the types of food available as well as how language has changed. Many are available as free ebooks.
free ebooks • cookery books • 18th century cooking • digitized books • antique cookery books
Very old cookery books give a delicious insight into history including the types of food available as well as how language has changed. Many are available as free ebooks.
free ebooks • cookery books • 18th century cooking • digitized books • antique cookery books
Eighteenth Century Emigration, Scottish Lowlands to America
Emigration from the Lowland of Scotland to America in the eighteenth century
emigration • scotland • america • eighteenth century • emigrant societies
Emigration from the Lowland of Scotland to America in the eighteenth century
emigration • scotland • america • eighteenth century • emigrant societies
Eighteenth Century Farmers
The Founding farmers of our new Nation ran the gammit from aristocratic gentlemen to subsistence farmers. A trip to Mount Vernon and the Claude Moore Farm can let you experience both.,The Founding farmers of our new Nation ran the gammit from aristocratic gentlemen to subsistence farmers. A trip to Mount Vernon and the Claude Moore Farm can let you experience both.
early america • energy day life • history • farming • eighteenth century
The Founding farmers of our new Nation ran the gammit from aristocratic gentlemen to subsistence farmers. A trip to Mount Vernon and the Claude Moore Farm can let you experience both.,The Founding farmers of our new Nation ran the gammit from aristocratic gentlemen to subsistence farmers. A trip to Mount Vernon and the Claude Moore Farm can let you experience both.
early america • energy day life • history • farming • eighteenth century
Eighteenth Century Women Violinists
The eighteenth century found several fine female violinists performing and teaching in various countries of the world.
eighteenth century women violinists • sarah ottey • catherine plunkett • anne nichol • matthew dubourg
The eighteenth century found several fine female violinists performing and teaching in various countries of the world.
eighteenth century women violinists • sarah ottey • catherine plunkett • anne nichol • matthew dubourg
Henrietta Johnston
A biography of portraitist Henrietta Johnston, 1674-1729.
henrietta johnston • dering • debeaulieu • gideon johnston • charles town
A biography of portraitist Henrietta Johnston, 1674-1729.
henrietta johnston • dering • debeaulieu • gideon johnston • charles town
Historic Gardens and Landscapes
Historic and traditional garden landscapes in New England range from colonial times to modern times. Here is a survey of selected 17th to18th century landscape styles.
colonial american landscapes • colonial american gardens • early american gardens • early american landscapes • early american landscaping
Historic and traditional garden landscapes in New England range from colonial times to modern times. Here is a survey of selected 17th to18th century landscape styles.
colonial american landscapes • colonial american gardens • early american gardens • early american landscapes • early american landscaping
The Early English Novel and Class Structure
As realism strongly influenced by a materialistic bourgeois ideology, the early novel affirms the myth of a fixed class structure yet subtly encourages class mobility.
eighteenth century • english novel • literary history • british fiction • middle class
As realism strongly influenced by a materialistic bourgeois ideology, the early novel affirms the myth of a fixed class structure yet subtly encourages class mobility.
eighteenth century • english novel • literary history • british fiction • middle class
The Eighteenth Century Philosophes
In 1784, Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, wrote: Dare to know! Have the courage to use your own intelligence. His few words described the heart of the Enlightenment.
immanuel kant • roger bacon • impact of sir isaac newton • the age of enlightenment • origins of the scientific method
In 1784, Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, wrote: Dare to know! Have the courage to use your own intelligence. His few words described the heart of the Enlightenment.
immanuel kant • roger bacon • impact of sir isaac newton • the age of enlightenment • origins of the scientific method
The Sylph by Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire
Portrayed in the recent film, The Duchess, starring Kiera Knightly, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire was also a patroness of the arts and herself a published author.
georgiana • duchess of devonshire • lady georgiana spencer • the sylph • eighteenth-century novel
Portrayed in the recent film, The Duchess, starring Kiera Knightly, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire was also a patroness of the arts and herself a published author.
georgiana • duchess of devonshire • lady georgiana spencer • the sylph • eighteenth-century novel
Violence Against Women in Europe and America, Part II
Part II of a 4-part series exploring recent scholarship on the history of rape and spousal murder in France, England, and the United States.
Part II of a 4-part series exploring recent scholarship on the history of rape and spousal murder in France, England, and the United States.
Eighteenth Century Directory of Prostitutes
Jack Harris was a rogue who gave his name to a scandalous bestseller publication in Georgian London.
georgian london • georgian prostitution • eighteenth century sex • jack harris • samuel derrick
Jack Harris was a rogue who gave his name to a scandalous bestseller publication in Georgian London.
georgian london • georgian prostitution • eighteenth century sex • jack harris • samuel derrick
Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations
In 1776 a book which was to shake up the way the world thought about money was written by a shy Scottish professor of Moral Philosophy.
adam smith • wealth of nations • mercantilism • classical system of economics • eighteenth century trade restrictions
In 1776 a book which was to shake up the way the world thought about money was written by a shy Scottish professor of Moral Philosophy.
adam smith • wealth of nations • mercantilism • classical system of economics • eighteenth century trade restrictions
Alexander Pope's The Rape of the Lock
Arguably Pope's most famous poem, "The Rape of the Lock" is a satirical and funny mock-epic poem.
alexander pope • the rape of the lock • belinda • sylphs • eighteenth-century poetry
Arguably Pope's most famous poem, "The Rape of the Lock" is a satirical and funny mock-epic poem.
alexander pope • the rape of the lock • belinda • sylphs • eighteenth-century poetry
America in 1750 Book Review
This book gives much detail about the various religious groups in colonial America. Its primary focus is on the social aspects of colonies.
religion in the eighteenth century • colonial america • scotch & irish • puritan church in new england • scotch-irish presbyterian church
This book gives much detail about the various religious groups in colonial America. Its primary focus is on the social aspects of colonies.
religion in the eighteenth century • colonial america • scotch & irish • puritan church in new england • scotch-irish presbyterian church
Book Review – The Art of Peace in Europe
The book reviewed here discusses the birth and development of early modern European diplomatic relations from a French historical perspective.
european history • international relations • diplomacy • bely • france
The book reviewed here discusses the birth and development of early modern European diplomatic relations from a French historical perspective.
european history • international relations • diplomacy • bely • france
Difficulties: Austen's Persuasion
Persuasion, published after Austen's death in 1817, is a novel about the issues surrounding both persuading and being persuaded, as well as about social class dysfunction
jane austen • pride and prejudice • mansfield park • persuasion • northanger abbey
Persuasion, published after Austen's death in 1817, is a novel about the issues surrounding both persuading and being persuaded, as well as about social class dysfunction
jane austen • pride and prejudice • mansfield park • persuasion • northanger abbey
Elizabeth Murray by Patricia Cleary
A review of a biography about a shopkeeper, teacher, and philanthropist ahead of her time.
elizabeth murray • elizabeth murray: a woman's pursuit of indepen • patricia cleary • opinions • views
A review of a biography about a shopkeeper, teacher, and philanthropist ahead of her time.
elizabeth murray • elizabeth murray: a woman's pursuit of indepen • patricia cleary • opinions • views
First and Unique: Britain's Industrial Revolution, Part I
This four-part series explores the uniqueness of Britain's industrial revolution in the 19th century vis-a-vis Germany and France. Parts 1 and 2 explore the contrast between Britain and Germany; Parts 3 and 4 with France.
This four-part series explores the uniqueness of Britain's industrial revolution in the 19th century vis-a-vis Germany and France. Parts 1 and 2 explore the contrast between Britain and Germany; Parts 3 and 4 with France.
Gothic House
Not all fairy tales begin with "Once Upon A Time..." And not all fairy tales are of bygone centuries. There is a new movement known as Modern-Day Fairy Tales, which began with the feminist movement...
gothic • short story • fantasy • fairy • doll house
Not all fairy tales begin with "Once Upon A Time..." And not all fairy tales are of bygone centuries. There is a new movement known as Modern-Day Fairy Tales, which began with the feminist movement...
gothic • short story • fantasy • fairy • doll house
Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels is seen as many things, from biting satirical commentary to mild-mannered children's fiction.
gulliver's travels • jonathan swift • biography of jonathan swift • background of gulliver's travels • analysis of gulliver's travels
Gulliver's Travels is seen as many things, from biting satirical commentary to mild-mannered children's fiction.
gulliver's travels • jonathan swift • biography of jonathan swift • background of gulliver's travels • analysis of gulliver's travels
Hand Fans and the Art of Communication
Before the days of texting, email, and instant messaging, upper class ladies used fans not only as a way of cooling themselves, but also, as a form of communication.
texting • instant messaging • language of the fans • social history • nineteenth century
Before the days of texting, email, and instant messaging, upper class ladies used fans not only as a way of cooling themselves, but also, as a form of communication.
texting • instant messaging • language of the fans • social history • nineteenth century
How Colonial Chesapeake Ancestors Lived
Genealogists can enjoy a trip to St. Mary's City or Colonial Williamsburg as a reward for finding Chesapeake ancestors and get to know their world if not their names.
colonial chesapeake • 17th century settlers • 18th century ancestors • how did colonial chesapeake settlers live • chesapeake indentured servants
Genealogists can enjoy a trip to St. Mary's City or Colonial Williamsburg as a reward for finding Chesapeake ancestors and get to know their world if not their names.
colonial chesapeake • 17th century settlers • 18th century ancestors • how did colonial chesapeake settlers live • chesapeake indentured servants
Louis XVI, Ill -Fated King of France (1754-1793)
Louis was not an especially malicious king and in ordinary times he might have survived. Whereas, in the past, absolutism was accepted. Under Louis XVI it was intolerable
louis xvi • marie antoinette • french revolution • storming of the bastille • political unrest in eighteenth century france
Louis was not an especially malicious king and in ordinary times he might have survived. Whereas, in the past, absolutism was accepted. Under Louis XVI it was intolerable
louis xvi • marie antoinette • french revolution • storming of the bastille • political unrest in eighteenth century france
The Gift of Inclusiveness
A typical United Methodist congregation is pretty diverse in political viewpoint, attitude toward public issues, and theological orientation. However, there was a time when a church was virtually a segregated institution.
united methodist • congregation • god • jesus • holy spirit
A typical United Methodist congregation is pretty diverse in political viewpoint, attitude toward public issues, and theological orientation. However, there was a time when a church was virtually a segregated institution.
united methodist • congregation • god • jesus • holy spirit
The Golden Age of Piracy
Buccaneers were the second generation of fringe participants in the colonial economy. After buccaneers came the true, classic form of piracy we remember best today.
golden age of piracy • pirates of the caribbean • buccaneers • eighteenth century colonialism • blackbeard
Buccaneers were the second generation of fringe participants in the colonial economy. After buccaneers came the true, classic form of piracy we remember best today.
golden age of piracy • pirates of the caribbean • buccaneers • eighteenth century colonialism • blackbeard
The Jacobins and the Reign of Terror
The Jacobin Club holds an infamous place in French history. Examine the origin and politics of the club that influenced the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.
jacobins • reign of terror • jacobin club • french revolution • robespierre
The Jacobin Club holds an infamous place in French history. Examine the origin and politics of the club that influenced the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.
jacobins • reign of terror • jacobin club • french revolution • robespierre
Jardins Anglo-Chinois
The jardin anglo-chinois grew out of the English landscape style, but it was just a little bit different.
anglo-chinese gardens • jardins anglo-chinois • garden design • french
The jardin anglo-chinois grew out of the English landscape style, but it was just a little bit different.
anglo-chinese gardens • jardins anglo-chinois • garden design • french
Daniel Defoe – Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe is one of the oldest novels in the English language. However, the story of a man marooned has never lost its appeal.
robinson crusoe • real robinson crusoe • daniel defoe • 18th century literature • first english novel
Robinson Crusoe is one of the oldest novels in the English language. However, the story of a man marooned has never lost its appeal.
robinson crusoe • real robinson crusoe • daniel defoe • 18th century literature • first english novel
First and Unique: Britain's Industrial Revolution, Part III
This four-part series explores the uniqueness of Britain's industrial revolution in the 19th century vis-a-vis Germany and France. Parts 1 and 2 explore the contrast between Britain and Germany; Parts 3 and 4 with France.
This four-part series explores the uniqueness of Britain's industrial revolution in the 19th century vis-a-vis Germany and France. Parts 1 and 2 explore the contrast between Britain and Germany; Parts 3 and 4 with France.
HANDKERCHIEFS...SCENTED REMEMBRANCES OF LIFE
Could it be that a simple square piece of cloth that the Contessa de Melzo just happened to receive from her lover, the Duke Sforza, somewhere in the middle of the thirteenth century, in such an abundance, would start a fashion trend that would continue throughout time? Now lets fast-forward, taking that same simple square piece of cloth, that is filling the drawers of famous department stores world wide, allowing their customers to continue a fashion trend. What is it about a small square of cloth that has so bewitched humans that they decorated them with their finest embroidery and laces, passing them from generation to generation?
handkerchiefs • snuffing cloth • lace • embroidery • catullus
Could it be that a simple square piece of cloth that the Contessa de Melzo just happened to receive from her lover, the Duke Sforza, somewhere in the middle of the thirteenth century, in such an abundance, would start a fashion trend that would continue throughout time? Now lets fast-forward, taking that same simple square piece of cloth, that is filling the drawers of famous department stores world wide, allowing their customers to continue a fashion trend. What is it about a small square of cloth that has so bewitched humans that they decorated them with their finest embroidery and laces, passing them from generation to generation?
handkerchiefs • snuffing cloth • lace • embroidery • catullus
Henry Grattan (1746-1820)
Henry Grattan led the Irish Patriots in their quest for full legislative independence from England.
henry grattan • grattan's parliament • irish parliament • irish volunteers • dungannon convention
Henry Grattan led the Irish Patriots in their quest for full legislative independence from England.
henry grattan • grattan's parliament • irish parliament • irish volunteers • dungannon convention
Hunterian Museum of Surgery and Medicine, London
Four centuries of surgical research and practice fill a state-of-the-art museum, part of a unique group of institutions devoted to the history of health and medicine.
hunterian museum history surgery medicine • royal college surgeon england • london free access talks visitors • research experts surgeons scholars • evolution development heart surgery
Four centuries of surgical research and practice fill a state-of-the-art museum, part of a unique group of institutions devoted to the history of health and medicine.
hunterian museum history surgery medicine • royal college surgeon england • london free access talks visitors • research experts surgeons scholars • evolution development heart surgery
La Ronda Street in Old Town Quito
One of the oldest and most historic streets in Quito, La Ronda is a peek into the colonial past of the city. This quaint street offers the city's best in one place.
colonial quito • restoration of calle la ronda • streets of quito • ecuador history • origin la ronda
One of the oldest and most historic streets in Quito, La Ronda is a peek into the colonial past of the city. This quaint street offers the city's best in one place.
colonial quito • restoration of calle la ronda • streets of quito • ecuador history • origin la ronda
Thomas Wharton - Salamander
Edmonton author Thomas Wharton is one of Canadian Literature's rising stars. Here is an interview with Wharton about his second novel, <i>Salamander</i>.
canadian literature • thomas wharton • salamander • icefields
Edmonton author Thomas Wharton is one of Canadian Literature's rising stars. Here is an interview with Wharton about his second novel, <i>Salamander</i>.
canadian literature • thomas wharton • salamander • icefields
Book Review: The American Enemy (2005)
With anti-Americanism on the rise across the world, Philippe Roger's American Enemy is a timely inquiry into the historical roots of France's impression of America.
philippe roger • french anti-americanism • anti-americanism • statue of liberty • freedom fries
With anti-Americanism on the rise across the world, Philippe Roger's American Enemy is a timely inquiry into the historical roots of France's impression of America.
philippe roger • french anti-americanism • anti-americanism • statue of liberty • freedom fries
Origin of the Mandolin
The instrument now commonly known as the mandolin has its roots in lutes of the ancient world.
antonio vivaldi • mandolin music • greek pandores • middle eastern lutes • equal temperament
The instrument now commonly known as the mandolin has its roots in lutes of the ancient world.
antonio vivaldi • mandolin music • greek pandores • middle eastern lutes • equal temperament
Peaked Cap Worn by the Mi'kmac
Mi'kmac people are devoted to their indigenous identity. One way they can express that is with clothing. The peaked cap that women wear is a unique necessity.
peaked caps of the mi'kmac • mi'kmac clothing • post-contact mi'kmac culture • ethnographic carving • ethnographer george creed
Mi'kmac people are devoted to their indigenous identity. One way they can express that is with clothing. The peaked cap that women wear is a unique necessity.
peaked caps of the mi'kmac • mi'kmac clothing • post-contact mi'kmac culture • ethnographic carving • ethnographer george creed
Persuasion
A comparative study of eighteenth century England with twentieth century America.
jane austen • persuasion • anne elliot • 18th century society versus 20th century society • captain wentworth
A comparative study of eighteenth century England with twentieth century America.
jane austen • persuasion • anne elliot • 18th century society versus 20th century society • captain wentworth
Some Reasons behind the (Self-)Portrait (Part 1)
Part 1 of looking at possible reasons behind (self-)portraiture in late eighteenth-century France. Profiled in this article: Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun.
vigée-lebrun • self-portrait • portrait • benoist • duchosal
Part 1 of looking at possible reasons behind (self-)portraiture in late eighteenth-century France. Profiled in this article: Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun.
vigée-lebrun • self-portrait • portrait • benoist • duchosal
The Most Famous “Interview” in American History
A Review of “Duel” by Thomas J. Fleming
duel • hamilton • burr • pistol • interview
A Review of “Duel” by Thomas J. Fleming
duel • hamilton • burr • pistol • interview
Dwarf Rhododendrons
Many people think of rhododendrons as woodland plants, but most dwarf rhododendrons belong in alpine or rock gardens.
dwarf rhododendrons • alpine rhododendrons
Many people think of rhododendrons as woodland plants, but most dwarf rhododendrons belong in alpine or rock gardens.
dwarf rhododendrons • alpine rhododendrons
Emma (part one)
Part one of the novel Emma. An introduction into the novel many critics deem to be Austen's most perfect and representational work.
jane austen • regency period • emma • literary criticism • jane austen
Part one of the novel Emma. An introduction into the novel many critics deem to be Austen's most perfect and representational work.
jane austen • regency period • emma • literary criticism • jane austen
Explore London - Historic Covent Garden
Covent Garden was a fruit and vegetable market for over 200 years. Today it is famous for restaurants, theatres, a fabulous indoor market, and the Royal Opera House.
london covent garden • covent garden opera house • royal opera house london • covent garden fruit and vegetable market • nell gwyn
Covent Garden was a fruit and vegetable market for over 200 years. Today it is famous for restaurants, theatres, a fabulous indoor market, and the Royal Opera House.
london covent garden • covent garden opera house • royal opera house london • covent garden fruit and vegetable market • nell gwyn
Green Gardens
Many people think of green gardens as being a bit unusual, but they are really very traditional.
gardens • gardening • history • egyptian gardens • persian gardens
Many people think of green gardens as being a bit unusual, but they are really very traditional.
gardens • gardening • history • egyptian gardens • persian gardens
Insect Traps
The naturalist Mark Catesby thought that the 'pitchers' of the pitcher-plant provided safe housing for insects.
mark catesby • amazing rare things • sarracenia • pitcher plant • great hogfish
The naturalist Mark Catesby thought that the 'pitchers' of the pitcher-plant provided safe housing for insects.
mark catesby • amazing rare things • sarracenia • pitcher plant • great hogfish
Legend of the Moon Pie
What is a Moon Pie? Read Dubh Sidhe's Legend of the Moon Pie, and remember, Moon Pies make terrific treats for the little goblins as they arrive at your door for Trick or Treat...
moon • confections • cookies • legend • folklore
What is a Moon Pie? Read Dubh Sidhe's Legend of the Moon Pie, and remember, Moon Pies make terrific treats for the little goblins as they arrive at your door for Trick or Treat...
moon • confections • cookies • legend • folklore
Meetings
Where can you find out about conferences in your fields of interest?
conferences • meetings • careers • employment • history
Where can you find out about conferences in your fields of interest?
conferences • meetings • careers • employment • history
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