British Visions of America, 1775-1820 - 9781138665149

Taylor & Francis

Macleod examines changing British conceptions of America across the political spectrum during a period of political, cultural and intellectual upheaval. Macleod incorporates British writers of conservative, liberal and radical views. > Macleod examines changing British conceptions of America across the political spectrum during a period of political, cultural and intellectual upheaval. Macleod incorporates British writers of conservative, liberal and radical views. > Introduction; Chapter 1 Radical Anticipation, c. 1775\u20131791: The Case for Optimism; Chapter 2 Liberal Expectations, c. 1775\u20131791: The Rationale for Acceptance; Chapter 3 Conservative Doubts, c. 1774\u20131791: The Argument for Caution; Chapter 4 Conservative Reaction, c. 1792\u20131820: The Case for Rejection; Chapter 5 Iberal Engagement, c. 1792\u20131820: The Argument for Cooperation; Chapter 6 Radical Attraction, c. 1792\u20131820: The Need for Utopia; Chapter 7 Epilogue: William Cobbett and America;