With a blend of heartfelt emotion and passionate advocacy, this book challenges readers to confront societal norms and fight for personal autonomy. Its powerful narrative not only highlights the struggles faced in pursuing one's own path but also serves as a rallying cry for empowerment and resilience. The author's compelling insights aim to inspire a movement towards self-determination and justice, making it both a thought-provoking and motivating read.
Inspired by the French Revolution, British radicals such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Mary Wollstonecraft and the physician Thomas Beddoes dreamt of founding new political worlds. But when the French Revolution descended into bloody terror, feverish optimism turned to bleak disappointment, resulting in a more conservative emotional landscape, and a profound cultural revolution of feeling.
The fascinating story of the creation of the Ordnance Survey map, told for the first time by a brilliant young historian.