The British monarchy or a new chorographical description of all the dominions subject to the King of Great britain
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Author Description
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Rich in titles on English life and social history, this collection spans the world as it was known to eighteenth-century historians and explorers. Titles include a wealth of travel accounts and diaries, histories of nations from throughout the world, and maps and charts of a world that was still being discovered. Students of the War of American Independence will find fascinating accounts from the British side of conflict.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition ++++British LibraryT088513Copies of this work are frequently made up from various editions. Engraved throughout and numbered and printed on the recto only. P.39 is an additional 'A description of the several counties in South Britain, containing England and Wales' varLondon: publish'd according to Act of Parliament by G. Bickham junr., 1749. 188 leaves,plates: maps; 2°
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work serves as a comprehensive chorographical survey intended to document the geographical, political, and social landscape of the British Empire during the mid-18th century. George Bickham, an engraver and cartographer, compiled this extensive volume to provide a visual and descriptive record of the dominions under the authority of the British Crown. By utilizing detailed engravings and maps, the author presents a structured inventory of the territories, aiming to preserve the state of the nation as it existed in 1749.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed maps and engraved plates of British counties and territories.
- Descriptive text covering England and Wales.
- Historical documentation of 18th-century administrative and geographical records.
Scope Limits
- The work does not provide modern geographical analysis or updated political boundaries.
- It is limited to the perspective and knowledge available to the author in 1749.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Historians and scholars of the 18th century utilize this text as a primary source for understanding the period's cartographic methods and administrative record-keeping. Readers should note that the text is presented as a facsimile of an original manuscript, reflecting the specific printing conventions and limitations of the mid-1700s.
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Publication Date:
1967-01-01
Publisher:
Frank Graham
ISBN-10:
0090049020
ISBN-13:
9780090049028
History
Reference
Geography
Cartography
18th century
British History