The Watchful Clothier: The Life of an Eighteenth-Century Protestant Capitalist (The Lewis Walpole Series in Eighteenth-Century Culture and History)

The Watchful Clothier is a groundbreaking historical work that sheds light on the little-known connection between capitalism and Protestantism in 18th-century Britain.

Through the lens of Joseph Ryder's meticulously kept diary, historian Matthew Kadane offers an intimate look at the daily life of a devout clothier navigating the tumultuous transition from traditional to modern society.

This comprehensive and beautifully crafted study provides unparalleled insights into the early modern family, the birth of industrialization, the history of Puritanism, the origins of Unitarianism, melancholy, and the emergence of the British middle class.

With its rich historical detail and engaging narrative style, The Watchful Clothier is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay between religion, culture, and economics during this pivotal period in history.