The 1750s (1750 - 1759): Cultural Flourish and Brewing Rebellion

By Emily Windsor

1750 - 1759: Cultural Flourish and Brewing Rebellion
By Emily Windsor

Step into a decade where opulence and upheaval coexisted. 1750 - 1759: Cultural Flourish and Brewing Rebellion is a masterful exploration of a pivotal era in European history. Historian Emily Windsor intricately weaves together the cultural, political, and intellectual threads of the mid-18th century, revealing how the grandeur of Rococo art, the vibrancy of Enlightenment salons, and the surge of scientific discovery all masked the brewing discontent that would soon reshape the continent.

Through vivid narratives and meticulous research, Windsor invites readers into salons and coffeehouses where luminaries like Voltaire, Rousseau, and Hume exchanged revolutionary ideas, laying the groundwork for seismic shifts in public opinion and governance. From the opulence of monarchies to the grassroots stirrings of rebellion, this book captures the dynamic interplay between artistic innovation and the early rumblings of revolution.

Perfect for history enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone intrigued by the forces that shaped modern Europe, 1750 - 1759: Cultural Flourish and Brewing Rebellion offers a deeply nuanced look at a decade whose echoes still resonate today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DWLQFPF5
• ISBN13: 9798309940387
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"