Anton Howes
Arts and Minds: How the Royal Society of Arts Changed a Nation
Arts and Minds: How the Royal Society of Arts Changed a Nation
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The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce has been a driving force behind British life for over three centuries, influencing work, education, music, food, homes, and history. Arts and Minds, by Anton Howes, explores the Society's history, from its coffee house origins to its modern-day initiatives, highlighting its impact on social reform and competing visions of a better world.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press
From its humble beginnings in a coffee house in the mid-eighteenth century, the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce has embarked on an extraordinary journey to improve every aspect of British life. Its mission has been to shape the way Britons work, learn, enjoy music, eat, furnish their homes, and even remember their own history.
Arts and Minds is a captivating tale that delves into the unique nature of this society, which stands as a testament to human innovation and determination. Through exclusive access to a wealth of rare papers and artifacts from the Society's archives, Anton Howes unveils the remarkable evolution and adaptability of this vibrant and singularly ambitious organization.
The Society has played a pivotal role in shaping Victorian utilitarian reformers, purchasing and restoring an entire village, promoting the planting of over sixty million trees, and exploring technological alternatives to child labor. However, this story extends beyond extraordinary public initiatives. It is an engaging and authoritative history of nearly three centuries of social reform and competing visions of a better world. The Society's members have hailed from diverse political backgrounds, including renowned figures such as Adam Smith, Edmund Burke, and Karl Marx.
Arts and Minds offers a wealth of information and entertainment, shedding light on how a society of public-spirited individuals worked tirelessly to make their country a better place. It provides valuable lessons from their successes and failures, serving as a source of inspiration for all those who seek to bring about positive change in the world today.
In conclusion, Arts and Minds is a must-read for anyone interested in history, society, and the power of human ingenuity. It offers a glimpse into the extraordinary journey of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce and its profound impact on British life. Through its rich narrative and insightful analysis, this book provides valuable lessons for modern-day reformers and reminds us of the enduring legacy of those who strive to create a better world.
Dimension: 235 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691207612
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