Respond to this Sperating in A, B and C:
For part a: What objectives did England have in the War of the Spanish succession? Were those objectives attained? What was the role and significance of Marlborough?
Part B: In her book Wedlock, Wendy Moore tells the well-nigh unbelievable life story of the life of Elizabeth Bowes, Countess of Strathmore. What does this horrifying tale actually tell us about the eighteenth century and the position of women in that century? In what ways was Elizabeth Bowes exceptional – and in what ways was her plight typical? Was she responsible – to some extent – for her own misfortunes? What are we to make of Andrew Robinson Stoney? – What does his tale tell us about the eighteenth century? What does this tale tell us about the importance of history? What are the most significant aspects of this story?
part c: What, in your considered judgment, were the most significant political, economic, cultural and social developments in late 17th and early 18th century England? Justify your choices, and explain the significance of your choices. How did Great Britain change as a result of these developments? How did people at the time understand the significance of everything that was happening? And how should we understand and make sense of it all today?
