Arts and Minds
How the Royal Society of Arts Changed a Nation
Anton Howes
Explore the fascinating history of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce - a society that has touched every aspect of British life since its inception in a coffee house in the mid-eighteenth century. Arts and Minds takes you on a journey through three centuries of social reform, showcasing the Society's unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Drawing on exclusive access to rare papers and artefacts, the author tells the engaging story of an unparalleled institution, whose members spanned the political spectrum, including Adam Smith, Edmund Burke, and Karl Marx. This book is a compelling read that reveals how the Society tackled everything from child labor to home décor, and brings to light valuable lessons for reformers everywhere.
Publish Date
2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.15
ISBN
9780691182643
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2020-12-14T15:51:56.000Z
Strong endorse.
An excellent - and relatively quick - read. I was suspicious of a book on just the RSA: it sounded very narrow. But it’s not. It’s a book about the idea of improvement, about public policy and about invention. And Anton writes beautifully. A pleasure to read. – source