Routledge British Politics and Foreign Policy, 1727-44 - Routledge

Explore a transformative era in British history with this comprehensive analysis of politics and foreign policy from 1727 to 1744. Covering the end of the Anglo-French alliance in 1731 through the declaration of war in 1744, this book examines a turbulent period that witnessed the final decade of the Walpole ministry, the ambitious attempt to establish a Patriot government, and the resurgence of the Old Corps Whigs. The work reveals the intricate relationship between ministerial change and political fortunes, demonstrating how foreign policy profoundly influenced domestic political developments and vice versa. Drawing upon extensive foreign and domestic sources, this Routledge publication provides historians, students, and scholars with essential insights into how Britain's international relations shaped its internal political landscape during this critical transition period.