A Foreign View of England in the Reigns of George I.& George II: The Letters of Monsieur Cesar De Saussure to His Family (Classic Reprint)

A foreign view of England in the reigns of George I and II: insightful, contemporary letters about a changing nation.

This volume collects the letters of Cesar de Saussure as he travels from the Continent to England, describing sights, people, and everyday life during the early 18th century. Read through his eyes to gain a vivid sense of London, its streets, institutions, and social norms, as well as the king’s court, ceremonies, and the evolving English character.

• Discover London’s layout, daily life, and institutions from inns and coffee houses to hospitals and charity schools.
• Learn how the English people, government, and social customs are portrayed through anecdotes, portraits, and reflections.
• Explore topics from public ceremonies and the court to religion, education, and urban beggars.
• Get a sense of travel from the Rhine to the Thames, and the mix of danger, hospitality, and cultural contrasts.