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Thomas Coram's Foundling Hospital was opened in London in 1741 for 'the maintenance and education of exposed and deserted young children'. John Brownlow (1800-73), himself a foundling, became secretary of the hospital from 1849 until his retirement. This 1858 account complements his 1847 Chronicles (also reissued in this series).

The philanthropist John Howard (1726-90) devoted himself to the study and reform of penal institutions, travelling extensively around Great Britain, Ireland and continental Europe. This 1777 publication, reissued with its substantial 1784 appendix, provides systematic evidence of poor management and degrading conditions prevalent in European prisons.

A landmark in female historiography, this eight-volume work, first published between 1763 and 1783, focuses on the period 1603-89. Notable for her radical republican politics and influence on American revolutionary ideology, Catharine Macaulay (1731-91) drew diligently on untapped seventeenth-century sources to craft her skilful yet inevitably biased narrative.

A landmark in female historiography, this eight-volume work, first published between 1763 and 1783, focuses on the period 1603-89. Notable for her radical republican politics and influence on American revolutionary ideology, Catharine Macaulay (1731-91) drew diligently on untapped seventeenth-century sources to craft her skilful yet inevitably biased narrative.

A landmark in female historiography, this eight-volume work, first published between 1763 and 1783, focuses on the period 1603-89. Notable for her radical republican politics and influence on American revolutionary ideology, Catharine Macaulay (1731-91) drew diligently on untapped seventeenth-century sources to craft her skilful yet inevitably biased narrative.

In this influential 1768 publication, Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) expounds his political philosophy, revealed in part through his earlier writings on education and theology. He maintains that free discourse, made possible by freedom of religion and education, is the best means of achieving social progress.

In 1743, the appointment of a new archbishop of York led to the creation of a valuable record of eighteenth-century parish life, shedding light on Yorkshire's social, economic and ecclesiastical history. This five-volume edition of visitation returns was first published between 1928 and 1931.

In 1743, the appointment of a new archbishop of York led to the creation of a valuable record of eighteenth-century parish life, shedding light on Yorkshire's social, economic and ecclesiastical history. This five-volume edition of visitation returns was first published between 1928 and 1931.

In 1743, the appointment of a new archbishop of York led to the creation of a valuable record of eighteenth-century parish life, shedding light on Yorkshire's social, economic and ecclesiastical history. This five-volume edition of visitation returns was first published between 1928 and 1931.

In 1743, the appointment of a new archbishop of York led to the creation of a valuable record of eighteenth-century parish life, shedding light on Yorkshire's social, economic and ecclesiastical history. This five-volume edition of visitation returns was first published between 1928 and 1931.

In 1743, the appointment of a new archbishop of York led to the creation of a valuable record of eighteenth-century parish life, shedding light on Yorkshire's social, economic and ecclesiastical history. This five-volume edition of visitation returns was first published between 1928 and 1931.

First published for the Yorkshire Archaeological Society in 1941, this work comprises three authentic seventeenth-century surveys, covering Wensleydale, Middleham and Richmond. Providing details of property and land ownership, tenancies and farming, it remains a valuable resource for local historians as well as scholars of seventeenth-century British history and historical geography.

In this 1867 book, Samuel Smiles examines the part played in British life by Protestants who left France to escape religious persecution or were expelled after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. Smiles describes the history of the Huguenots and discusses some of their famous descendants.

The records of estates and property of Royalists in Yorkshire were assessed by the Parliamentarians for the purpose of levying fines. The 677 cases included in this three-volume edition of 1893-6 contain much information on military and economic history relating to Yorkshire during the English Civil War.

The records of estates and property of Royalists in Yorkshire were assessed by the Parliamentarians for the purpose of levying fines. The 677 cases included in this three-volume edition of 1893-6 contain much information on military and economic history relating to Yorkshire during the English Civil War.

The records of estates and property of Royalists in Yorkshire were assessed by the Parliamentarians for the purpose of levying fines. The 677 cases included in this three-volume edition of 1893-6 contain much information on military and economic history relating to Yorkshire during the English Civil War.

Coffee houses played an important role in the cultural and intellectual history of the seventeenth century. First published in 1893, this illustrated study by Edward Forbes Robinson (fl.1890) explores the history of the English coffee house and its role in seventeenth-century social and political life.

This volume of records of the transactions of the court sessions from Yorkshire West Riding, edited by John Lister (1847-1933) and published for the Yorkshire Archaeological Society in 1915, contains the sessions orders for 1611-33 and the indictments and orders from the sessions of 1637-42.

The deputy steward of Wakefield manor provided a comprehensive record of the state of the manor and its accounts in 1709. It was first published in 1939 and remains valuable to the study of eighteenth-century English social and economic history.

This work, published in 1990, is the first printed edition of early eighteenth-century historical notes on Yorkshire parishes as compiled by Francis Gastrell, Bishop of Chester (1714-25). It is a valuable source covering important ecclesiastical and administrative matters, relevant to church, social and local historians.

A passionate farmer, Arthur Young (1741-1820) was also a prolific and effective writer. First published in 1771, this work went through ten editions in the author's own lifetime. This edition, from 1804, contains additional notes on agricultural improvements developed in the decades since the book's original publication.

Narcissus Luttrell (1657-1732) was a civil servant and book-collector, best remembered for his detailed diary. These volumes, first published in 1857, contain Luttrell's diary, which provides a rich and valuable historical account of contemporary political events of the late seventeenth century. Volume 6 covers the years 1706-14.

Narcissus Luttrell (1657-1732) was a civil servant and book collector, best remembered for his detailed diary record of political events. These volumes, first published in 1857, provide a rich historical account of political events of the late seventeenth century. Volume 3 covers the years 1693-95.

Narcissus Luttrell (1657-1732) was a civil servant and book-collector, best remembered for his detailed diary. These volumes, first published in 1857, contain Luttrell's diary, which provides a rich and valuable historical account of contemporary political events of the late seventeenth century. Volume 5 covers the period 1701-5.

Narcissus Luttrell (1657-1732) was a civil servant and book-collector, best remembered for his detailed diary. These volumes, first published in 1857, contain Luttrell's diary, which provides a rich and valuable historical account of contemporary political events of the late seventeenth century. Volume 4 covers the period 1696-1700.

Narcissus Luttrell (1657-1732) was a civil servant and book collector, best remembered for his detailed diary record of political events. These volumes, first published in 1857, provide a rich historical account of political events of the late seventeenth century. Volume 2 covers the years 1689-92.

Narcissus Luttrell (1657-1732) was a civil servant and book collector, best remembered for his detailed diary record of political events. These volumes, first published in 1857, provide a rich historical account of political events of the late seventeenth century. Volume 1 covers the period 1678-89.

In this passionate reaction to Rousseau's pedagogical work Emile (1762) Wollstonecraft powerfully defends woman's ability to reason, given appropriate education. Her radical prescription was for girls to be educated alongside boys and to the same standard. Originally published in 1792, this is a foundational work of feminist political thought.

In the first printed response to Edmund Burke's attacks on the principles of the French Revolution, Wollstonecraft argues powerfully against hereditary privilege and political conservatism, instead proposing codified civil rights and political liberty. This 1790 pamphlet marked Wollstonecraft's entry into the public intellectual arena and assured her place in history.

David Davies (1742-1819) was an English clergyman and social commentator. This volume, first published in 1795, contains Davies' detailed discussion of the causes of poverty among agricultural labourers drawn from accounts of their annual expenditure, providing valuable evidence for the increase in rural poverty in the late eighteenth century.