9781527804470 - Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires Preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, Vol 9: 1811-1819 Classic Reprint by Mary Dorot... (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of political caricature during the tumultuous years of the Regency era in England. It explores the powerful role that caricature played in shaping public opinion during a period of profound social and political upheaval, especially as it related to the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. The author weaves together a rich tapestry of political events, social commentary, and artistic trends, highlighting how caricature became a potent tool for expressing both the anxieties and aspirations of the English people. The book examines how English caricature responded to Napoleon's rise and fall, analyzing the ways in which artists, printsellers, and audiences engaged with the changing tides of war and politics. It explores the complex interplay between English and continental European caricature, documenting the cross-cultural borrowing and adaptation of satirical images, particularly in the wake of Napoleon's disastrous invasion of Russia. The author delves into the social and political landscape of Regency England, highlighting the role of caricature in shaping public perceptions of figures like the Prince Regent, and the impact of satirical prints on debates surrounding the War in the Peninsula, the Catholic Emancipation, and the notorious Peterloo Massacre. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the role of caricature as a form of political discourse, revealing how the art of satire could both reflect and influence the course of history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.