Arts and Minds

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Tracing its origins to a mid-eighteenth-century coffee house, this book explores the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, an institution dedicated to enhancing British life across various domains. It highlights the society's influence on work, education, music, cuisine, domestic items, and historical memory, showcasing its unique role in promoting improvement and innovation throughout society. "Arts and Minds" reveals the remarkable story of this multifaceted organization committed to progress in every aspect of life.