Radical Expression: Political Language, Ritual, and Symbol in England, 1790-1850

Description: Radical Expression by James A. Epstein Exploring a set of related themes dealing with popular radical language, ideology and communication in late 18th-century and early 19th-century England, Radical Expression re-examines the rhetoric of popular constitutionalism and the associated repertoire of constitutionalist mobilization. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Exploring a set of related themes dealing with popular radical language, ideology, and communication in late eighteenth-century and early nineteenth-century England, Radical Expression re-examines the rhetoric of popular constitutionalism and the associated repertoire of constitutionalist mobilization. James Epstein argues that, despite the impulses of the French revolution, popular constitutionalism remained the dominant idiom within which radicals framed their democratic demands. The constitutionalist idiom was a "shared" cultural inheritance, a "master fiction" defining Englands place in the universe of nations. It was for this reason that radicals struggled to appropriate its language, to give their own accent to its central terms and to tell the "real" story of the nations constitutional past. Epstein places particular emphasis on the symbolic and ritual elements within popular radicalism, including chapters on the dense web of meanings associated with the cap of liberty and the rituals of radical commemoration, toasting, and dining. As a counterpoint to the books emphasis on constitutionalist modes of argumentation and mobilization, the book also includes a sustained consideration of the language, culture, and style of plebeian rationalism. Radical Expression makes an important contribution to discussions on the formation of political ideologies and communities of opinion. It will be of great interest to those interested in the history of Modern England, social history, and political history. Details ISBN099294662X Publisher Breviary Stuff Publications Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 099294662X ISBN-13 9780992946623 Media Book Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-12-10 Short Title RADICAL EXPRESSION REV/E 2/E DEWEY 303.484 Imprint Breviary Stuff Publications Subtitle Political Language, Ritual, and Symbol in England, 1790-1850 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780195065503 Illustrations 4 b/w Format Paperback UK Release Date 2014-12-10 AU Release Date 2014-12-10 NZ Release Date 2014-12-10 Author James A. Epstein Pages 220 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:88842428;

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