Eighteenth century journals a portal to newspapers and periodicals, c1685-1815
Description:
Portal to newspapers and periodicals c1685-1815 offers integrated access to the Hope Collection at the Bodleian Library, Oxford (Eighteenth Century Journals I), the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center University of Texas (Eighteenth Century Journals II) and the British Newspaper Library at Colindale, London and the Cambridge University Library (Eighteenth Century Journals III) and Chetham's Library, Manchester and Brotherton Library, University of Leeds (Eighteenth Century Journals IV). It brings together rare journals printed between c1685 and 1815, illuminating all aspects of eighteenth-century social, political and literary life. Topics include: the writings of Sir Isaac Newton the French and American Revolutions colonial life, provincial and rural affairs, reviews of literature, the theater, and fashion throughout Europe the origins and rise of Romanticism political debates gender, religion, influence of the press, and coffee house gossip and discussion.
Subject:
Civilization, Modern -- 18th century -- Sources; English literature -- 18th century -- Sources; British periodicals -- 18th century -- Sources; British newspapers -- 18th century -- Sources; Eighteenth century
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