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1. The Changing Fortunes of a British Aristocratic Family, 1689–1976: The Campbells of Cawdor and their Welsh Estates.

Author

Beckett, J.V.

Subjects
*FORTUNE, *FAMILIES, *INHERITANCE & transfer tax, *PERSONAL names, *TOLL roads
Abstract

The Campbells of Cawdor are no exception, but John Davies's fine study is concerned primarily with their Welsh estates. Having assessed the Campbells in terms of their economic interests in land and minerals, Davies turns to their interest in the wider community. Chapter 6 looks at their role in local government and in chapter 7 Davies tackles their role in politics. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2021
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2. Parliament and the Localities: The Borough of Nottingham.

Author

Beckett, J.V.

Subjects
*BOROUGHS (Municipal subdivision), *LEGISLATORS, *POLITICAL participation
Abstract

Investigates the relations between members of parliament and their constituents in Great Britain. Focus on the constituency of the borough of Nottingham from 1750 to 1914; Growth of population of the borough during the industrial era; Response of the voting public to parliamentary actions in connection with the first Reform Bill of 1831; Mob's setting to fire of the duke of Newcastle's town house.

Published
1998
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3. Sociability and Power in Late-Stuart England (Book).

Author

Beckett, J.V.

Subjects
*SOCIETIES, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Sociability and Power in Late-Stuart England. The Cultural Worlds of the Verneys 1660–1720,' by Susan E. Whyman.

Published
2001

4. Peerage Creations 1649-1800 (Book Review).

Author

Beckett, J.V.

Subjects
PEERAGE Creations 1649-1800 (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Peerage Creations 1649-1800. A Chronological List of Creations in the Peerages of England and Great Britain,' compiled by J.C. Sainty.

Published
1999

6. Reviews and short notices: Late modern.

Author

Beckett, J.V.

Subjects
*NINETEENTH century, *ANGLICANS, *ARISTOCRACY (Social class), *HISTORY
Abstract

Reviews the book `An Anglican Aristocracy: The Moral Economy of the Landed Estate in Carmarthenshire 1832-1895,' by Matthew Cragoe.

Published
1998

7. Reviews and short notices: Late modern.

Author

Beckett, J.V.

Subjects
LANDOWNERSHIP & Power in Modern Europe (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `Landownership and Power in Modern Europe,' edited by Ralph Gibson and Martin Blinkhorn.

Published
1993

8. Reviews and short notices: Late modern.

Author

Beckett, J.V.

Subjects
OAKES Diaries, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Oakes Diaries, Volume I: Business, Politics and the Family in Bury St Edmunds, 1778-1800,' edited by Jane Fiske.

Published
1992
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10. Reviews and short notices: Late modern.

Author

Beckett, J.V.

Subjects
ARISTOCRACY in Europe, 1815-1914, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Aristocracy in Europe, 1815-1914,' by Dominic Lieven.

Published
1994

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