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A Look at James Cook
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- Written by: Rick Brainard
- Category: Biography
The 18th century was a time of exploration and discovery throughout the world. Every nation sent its own explorers in search of new lands and wealth. England was a world naval power at this time, and it was from this nation that one of the most famous explorers, James Cook, originated.
18th Century Society: An Overview
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- Written by: Rick Brainard
- Category: Society and Culture
The aristocratic elite set the standard of European Society. The Aristocracy possessed a wide variety of inherited legal privileges established by the government. The Catholic and Protestant churches also heavily influenced society. The medieval sense of rank and degree was still persistent and became more rigid throughout the century.