Daily Life in Victorian England

Name: Daily Life in Victorian England
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ISBN: 9780313350344

ISBN-10: 0313350345

ISBN-13: 9780313350344

Edition: 2nd 2008

Authors: Sally Mitchell

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What was life really like in Victorian England during its transition from provincial society into modern urban power? This volume offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian daily living, including women's roles; "Victorian Morality"; leisure; health and medicine; and life in all settings, from workhouses to country estates. This edition features an extensive guide to contemporary primary source material and further research, including information about finding authoritative sources easily on the Web. Illustrations, interactive sidebars, a chronology and glossary further illuminate the details of Victorian culture. This volume is an ideal source for students and teachers alike. Discover the…

Book details

List price: $75.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 11/30/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 356
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.81" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English



Preface


Chronology: Chief Events of the Victorian Age in England


Introduction: The Victorians and Their World



A Brief History of Victorian England



The Foundations of Daily Life: Class, Tradition, and Money



Working Life



Technology, Science, and the Urban World



Official Life: Government and the Law



The Material Substance of Private Life: House, Food, and Clothes



Family and Social Rituals



Education



Health and Medicine



Leisure and Pleasure: Holidays, Sports, and Recreation



Faith and Works: Religion and Reform



Victorian Morality



England and Empire



Victorian Research and Resources


Glossary


Further Reading


Index