This fascinating study provides a detailed portrait of life in England during the 18th century. Drawing on a wide range of sources including diaries, letters, and legal documents, Marshall offers insights into the everyday lives of English people during a time of great change and upheaval. Topics covered include religion, family life, education, and the rise of industry. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England or the social and cultural history of the Western world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.