Introduction
This introduction assesses the place of A Polite and Commercial People within the career of Paul Langford, and highlights how it made a major contribution to our understanding of Georgian Britain on its appearance in 1989. It also discusses the reception of this work, and clarifies the ways in which it can continue to inspire eighteenth-century studies. The contributions to this volume pay tribute to Langford’s impact on their work, and the book’s organization into three sections (Politics; Society and Culture; England, Britain, and the World) reflects his wide-ranging and enduring influence.
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pp. 95-107
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