The Glorious Revolution of 1688

The Glorious Revolution of 1688

This is post 3 of 5 in the series “From the Reformation to the birth of the American nation (1534-1776)” From the Reformation to the birth of the American nation (1534-1776) The Reformation in the British Isles English Expansionism The Glorious Revolution of 1688 The American colonies : Religion and Politics USA: Birth of a …

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US Summer Trip 2009 in Las Vegas and Death Valley photo 116

Excursion dans Death Valley

Voici la huitième journée de l’US Summer Trip. Il est 5h du matin et nous nous trouvons à l’entrée du Plaza, sous les milliers d’ampoules qui en constituent le plafond. Il fait tellement chaud là-dessous que l’on commence quasiment à transpirer ! Nous attendons un bon quart d’heure. Jack regarde sa montre et commence à …

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The Affluent Society : poverty rediscovered ? photo

The Affluent Society : poverty rediscovered?

This is post 8 of 12 in the series “Inequalities in Great Britain” This series dissects the various facets of inequality, including economic disparity, social divides, and regional imbalances, offering a comprehensive view of contemporary British society. The Poor Law Amendment Act (1834) Victorian philanthropy in 19th century England Electoral inequalities in Victorian England: the …

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More electoral inequalities : the Road to Female Suffrage photo

More electoral inequalities : the Road to Female Suffrage

This is post 5 of 12 in the series “Inequalities in Great Britain” This series dissects the various facets of inequality, including economic disparity, social divides, and regional imbalances, offering a comprehensive view of contemporary British society. The Poor Law Amendment Act (1834) Victorian philanthropy in 19th century England Electoral inequalities in Victorian England: the …

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Electoral inequalities : the Road to Male Suffrage photo

Electoral inequalities in Victorian England: the Road to Male Suffrage

This is post 3 of 12 in the series “Inequalities in Great Britain” This series dissects the various facets of inequality, including economic disparity, social divides, and regional imbalances, offering a comprehensive view of contemporary British society. The Poor Law Amendment Act (1834) Victorian philanthropy in 19th century England Electoral inequalities in Victorian England: the …

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