John Burnett
Useful Toil
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415103992
- author:
- John Burnett
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 400
- Genre:
- History Social Work Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Twenty-seven extracts from the diaries and autobiographies of working people in 19th-century Britain offer a fresh perspective on the era. These stories, drawn from the lives of wheelwrights, stone-masons, miners, butlers, kitchen maids, and others, focus on their working experiences while also revealing aspects of their homes and fears.
John Burnett's introductions provide context and insight into these ordinary people's attitudes, values, and beliefs. The result is a collection that contrasts with traditional 'great name' history, yet touches on universal human experiences that remain relevant today.
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