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Edinburgh Society and Reform Energy Shaped by 1811 Figures
A memoir excerpt surveys early 19th century Edinburgh circles, detailing reformist aims, figures like Henry Brougham and Thomas Muir, and social gatherings featuring Walter Scott and Lord Jeffrey. It recalls shifts to evening parties, the impact of the Edinburgh Review, and reflections on public virtue and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Cele
Thomas Muir
Muir
Hill-street
Fletcher
Mair
Mr. Fletcher
France
Scot
Land
Eer Syoh
Edinburgh: ‘Review
Itera
Young’ Review
Black
Henry ‘Brougham
Broam
Lord Cockburn
Henry Brougham
Speculative Society
Edinburgh Society
Society of Edinburgh
Walter Scott
Jeffrey
Thomas Brown
Mackenzie
Thomas Thomson
Playfair
Pillans
Alison
Edinburgh
Brown
Professor Playfair