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Decency and Disorder

- The Age of Cant 1789-1837

About Decency and Disorder

Brilliant young historian Ben Wilson explores a time when licentious Britain tried to straighten out its moral code, ridding itself of its boisterous pastimes, plain-speaking and drunkenness - raising uncomfortable but fascinating parallels with our own age.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780571224692
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 544
  • Published:
  • April 2, 2008
  • Edition:
  • Dimensions:
  • 126x198x34 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 430 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 24, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Brilliant young historian Ben Wilson explores a time when licentious Britain tried to straighten out its moral code, ridding itself of its boisterous pastimes, plain-speaking and drunkenness - raising uncomfortable but fascinating parallels with our own age.

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