Parker, Shona

How the Victorians Lived

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ISBN 13:: 9781399056663
author:: Parker, Shona
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Pen and Sword History
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 23.6 x 15.8 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: History
Condition:: New
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£18.39

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The Victorian era was a transformative period in English history, marked by significant social change and cultural advancement. By the time Queen Victoria died in 1901, England had undergone a profound transformation, emerging as a major political powerhouse with a vast empire. This book offers a detailed exploration of daily life during the Victorian era, focusing on the experiences of working- and middle-class individuals. Through quotes from Victorian literature, it reveals how society coped with the challenges of the industrial revolution, creating a world that continues to shape our lives today. The book recreates the remarkable world of the English Victorians, examining their traditions, expectations, hopes, and fears, and how these have influenced modern society.

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