This is a work in progress that covers my thoughts, ideas, and work on the Long 18th Century.

Urban Lives

Exploring daily life in 18th-century cities.

A detailed illustration of a bustling 18th-century Georgian street scene with people and horse-drawn carriages.
A detailed illustration of a bustling 18th-century Georgian street scene with people and horse-drawn carriages.
Political Thought

Tracing the spread of revolutionary ideas across Europe, focusing on pamphlets and salons that shaped political debates during the long 18th century.

An aged manuscript page with handwritten notes on political philosophy, alongside a quill and an inkpot.
An aged manuscript page with handwritten notes on political philosophy, alongside a quill and an inkpot.
Artistic Networks

Mapping connections among artists, patrons, and merchants to understand how art circulated and evolved during this vibrant period.

Gallery View

Snapshots from the vibrant 18th century world.

A detailed engraving of an 18th century city street bustling with people in period attire.
A detailed engraving of an 18th century city street bustling with people in period attire.
A portrait of an 18th century gentleman dressed in a red waistcoat and powdered wig.
A portrait of an 18th century gentleman dressed in a red waistcoat and powdered wig.
An antique map of Europe from the 18th century, marked with trade routes.
An antique map of Europe from the 18th century, marked with trade routes.
A close-up of a handwritten 18th century manuscript with elegant cursive script.
A close-up of a handwritten 18th century manuscript with elegant cursive script.
An illustration of a lively 18th century market scene with vendors and shoppers.
An illustration of a lively 18th century market scene with vendors and shoppers.
A red velvet-bound 18th century book resting on a wooden table.
A red velvet-bound 18th century book resting on a wooden table.
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