Daily Life in Victorian EnglandDaily Life in Victorian England
Title rated 4.15 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings(3 ratings)
Book, 2009
Current format, Book, 2009, Second edition., Available now.Book, 2009
Current format, Book, 2009, Second edition., Available now. Offered in 0 more formatsFrom the Publisher: 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 effects of increased women's rights, technological advances, and Charles Darwin's discoveries on everyday life. Engaging narrative chapters explore all aspects of the Victorian experience, including: fashion, morality, courtship and mourning rituals, crime and punishment, public school requirements, legal status (marriage, divorce, inheritance, guardians, and bankruptcy), sports like croquet and fox hunting, and the importance of religion.
Title availability
About
Subject and genre
Details
Publication
- Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2009.
Opinion
More from the community
Community lists featuring this title
There are no community lists featuring this title
Community contributions
There are no quotations from this title
There are no quotations from this title
From the community