Author: Steve ParkerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781789895865
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
100 Facts Victorian Britain Pocket Edition
Author: Smith JEREMYPublisher:
ISBN: 9781786176639
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Take an in-depth look in stunning detail at one of the most exciting periods in British history in this handy pocket-sized book bursting with giant facts. Discover fascinating facts about Queen Victoria's reign across subjects such as inventions, railways, art, architecture and family life.
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Author: Jeremy SmithVictorian Britain
Author: Philip SteelePublisher: Miles Kelly Publishing
ISBN: 9781842366530
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Containing exactly 100 facts, this book provides an introduction to what life was like during the reign of Queen Victoria. It features topics such as the rise of the British Empire and the Industrial Revolution, and also includes many fun projects and quizzes throughout.
The Rise of Respectable Society
Author: Francis Michael Longstreth ThompsonPublisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674772854
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
'The Rise of Respectable Society' offers a new map of this territory as revealed by close empirical studies of marriage, the family, domestic life, work, leisure and entertainment in 19th century Britain.
Dirty Old London
Author: Lee JacksonPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300192053
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
In Victorian London, filth was everywhere: horse traffic filled the streets with dung, household rubbish went uncollected, cesspools brimmed with "night soil," graveyards teemed with rotting corpses, the air itself was choked with smoke. In this intimately visceral book, Lee Jackson guides us through the underbelly of the Victorian metropolis, introducing us to the men and women who struggled to stem a rising tide of pollution and dirt, and the forces that opposed them. Through thematic chapters, Jackson describes how Victorian reformers met with both triumph and disaster. Full of individual stories and overlooked details--from the dustmen who grew rich from recycling, to the peculiar history of the public toilet--this riveting book gives us a fresh insight into the minutiae of daily life and the wider challenges posed by the unprecedented growth of the Victorian capital.
Author: Jem DuducuVictorian Britain for Kids
Author: Keith GoodmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
Introducing: Victorian Britain for KidsLiving History An educational and entertaining look at life in Victorian Britain. All of the facts and trivia about Victorian Britain. From Charles Dickens to the Irish Potato Famine and the Boer War, this is an entertaining read for young, curious minds. There is a quiz at the end to test how much has been learned. What people are saying about Keith Goodman's books.Goodreads Excellent books that not only improve reading ability but educate. Post Online Very well presented and I particularly enjoyed the quiz at the end. Island EBooks Simple, easy to read, and full of interesting facts. What more can a parent ask? Online Review With less emphasis on pictures and more emphasis on reading and developing initial reading vocabulary, this series will capture most kid's imagination and encourage them to read more. The large print makes the reading more inviting.
The Victorian World
Author: Ginger S. FrostPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440855919
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
An introduction to the myths and realities of the history of Victorian Britain, with accompanying primary sources. While the Victorian era captivates many today, much of what people believe about the Victorian world is actually false. This book looks at nine specific myths about Victorian Britain, explaining how the myths perpetuated and then showing why they are inaccurate. Coverage spans 1830–1914, from shortly before Victoria's reign to World War I. The book is organized in three sections, beginning with social issues, then cultural ones, and ending with politics and war. The social sections pull in the reader by discussing the most common myths about the Victorians—their sexual prudery, strict gender roles, and infamous views of the family—while offering counterpoints to the myths. The cultural section moves into humor, criminal justice issues, and race, and the political section caps the book with discussions of the Industrial Revolution, foreign affairs, and war. Included are a large number of primary source documents showing how the misconceptions became popular, along with evidence for what scholars now believe to be the truths behind the myths.
