{"title":"Penelope J. Corfield","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cem\u003ePenelope J. Corfield\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed historian and expert on British history. Known for her engaging and insightful writing, Corfield's expertise lies particularly in the study of Georgian Britain, a period marked by significant social, political, and cultural transformations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book, \u003cem\u003eThe Georgians\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a captivating exploration of the lively and transformative Georgian era. With her eloquent narrative style, Corfield paints vivid pictures of eighteenth-century Britain, bringing to life the complexities and vibrancy of this fascinating time. Her work delves into the intricate details of Georgian society, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the era’s influential developments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in History \u0026amp; Military topics, Penelope J. Corfield's writings serve as an invaluable resource, blending meticulous research with an accessible and engaging approach. Dive into her work to uncover the captivating stories of Britain's past, beautifully articulated by one of the leading historians in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-georgians-by-penelope-j-corfield-9780300270563","title":"The Georgians","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat did the Georgians think of themselves, and of their exciting, turbulent, and controversial times?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Georgian era (1714–1830) was a time of innovations. It saw the end of monarchical absolutism, the world’s first industrial revolution, and deep transformations in religious and cultural life. Britain vastly expanded its global exploration and settlements overseas and played an ignoble role in the international trade in enslaved Africans. But how were these major transitions experienced by people at the time? Are their responses surprising—or to be expected?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this wide-ranging history, Penelope J. Corfield explores every aspect of Georgian life—love and violence, politics and empire, religion and science, industry and towns. People’s responses were often divided. Pessimists saw loss and decline, while optimists saw improvements and light. Out of these tensions came the Georgian culture of experiment and resistance. Corfield shows how features of continuity, like the monarchy and titled society, persisted alongside innovations—while both old ways and new developments were challenged whenever the human costs proved too great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833636114668,"sku":"9780300270563","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24703373482294.jpg?v=1758470839"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/penelope-j-corfield.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}