Defining John Bull

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"As is demonstrated in this book, caricature was one medium that played a vital role in the redefinition of what it meant to be British. During the reign of George III, the public's increasing interest in political controversies meant that satirists turned their attention to the individuals and issues involved. Since this long reign was marked by political crises, both foreign and domestic, caricaturists responded with an outpouring of work that led the era to be called the 'golden age' of caricature. Thus, many and varied prints, produced in response to public demands and sensitive to public attitudes, provide more than simply a record of what interested Britons during the late Georgian era."--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: British National characteristics,  Caricatures and cartoons,  English Political satire,  History and criticism,  Humor,  John Bull (Symbolic character),  Pictorial English wit and humor,  Politics and government,  George iii, king of great britain, 1738-1820,  National characteristics, british,  English wit and humor, pictorial,  English wit and humor, history and criticism,  Political satire, history and criticism,  Caricatures and cartoons, great britain,  Great britain, politics and government,  Caricatures et dessins humoristiques,  Politique et gouvernement,  Humour,  Britanniques,  Humour par l'image anglais,  Histoire et critique,  John Bull (Personnage symbolique),  HISTORY

People: George III King of Great Britain (1738-1820)

Places: Great Britain

Times: 1760-1820