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British Industrial Age Personality~Henry “Orator” Hunt, British Radical of the Industrial Age

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Henry “Orator” Hunt (6 November 1773–15 February 1835) was a British radical speaker and agitator, who advocated parliamentary reform and the repeal of the Corn Laws. Because of his rousing speeches at mass meetings held in Spa Fields in London … Continue reading →

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Daily Life in Jane Austen’s Time: Political Intrigue

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Austen’s lifetime knew political intrigue that came to light with the splintering of the Whig party and the formation of a Conservative element. From 1788 to 1812, England experienced war after war, King George III’s madness, and the decadent lifestyle … Continue reading →

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