The A to Z of Victorian London
Author : George Washington Bacon
Publisher :
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 30,96 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Travel
ISBN :
Author : George Washington Bacon
Publisher :
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 30,96 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Travel
ISBN :
Author : Lee Jackson
Publisher : Anthem Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 25,63 MB
Release : 2006-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1843312301
A wonderful A–Z of the fascinating world of Victorian London, full of amazing facts and curious humour.
Author : John Rocque
Publisher : Conran Octopus
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 16,51 MB
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN :
Author : Neil R. A. Bell
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 42,63 MB
Release : 2016-07-15
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 1445647877
The new definitive guide to Victorian crime.
Author : Francis Michael Longstreth Thompson
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 32,93 MB
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674772854
'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.
Author : Richard Daniel Altick
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 18,78 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780674807310
History of London entertainment from 1600 to the end of the 1850's.
Author : Michelle Higgs
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 18,47 MB
Release : 2014-02-12
Category : History
ISBN : 1473834465
An “utterly brilliant” and deeply researched guide to the sights, smells, endless wonders, and profound changes of nineteenth century British history (Books Monthly, UK). Step into the past and experience the world of Victorian England, from clothing to cuisine, toilet arrangements to transport—and everything in between. A Visitor’s Guide to Victorian England is “a brilliant guided tour of Charles Dickens’s and other eminent Victorian Englishmen’s England, with insights into where and where not to go, what type of people you’re likely to meet, and what sights and sounds to watch out for . . . Utterly brilliant!” (Books Monthly, UK). Like going back in time, Higgs’s book shows armchair travelers how to find the best seat on an omnibus, fasten a corset, deal with unwanted insects and vermin, get in and out of a vehicle while wearing a crinoline, and avoid catching an infectious disease. Drawing on a wide range of sources, this book blends accurate historical details with compelling stories to bring alive the fascinating details of Victorian daily life. It is a must-read for seasoned social history fans, costume drama lovers, history students, and anyone with an interest in the nineteenth century.
Author : Deirdre David
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 30,26 MB
Release : 2012-10-18
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1107005132
A new edition of this standard work, fully updated with four brand new chapters.
Author : Christine L. Corton
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 42,27 MB
Release : 2015-11-02
Category : History
ISBN : 0674088352
A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice A Telegraph Editor’s Choice An Evening Standard “Best Books about London” Selection In popular imagination, London is a city of fog. The classic London fogs, the thick yellow “pea-soupers,” were born in the industrial age of the early nineteenth century. Christine L. Corton tells the story of these epic London fogs, their dangers and beauty, and their lasting effects on our culture and imagination. “Engrossing and magnificently researched...Corton’s book combines meticulous social history with a wealth of eccentric detail. Thus we learn that London’s ubiquitous plane trees were chosen for their shiny, fog-resistant foliage. And since Jack the Ripper actually went out to stalk his victims on fog-free nights, filmmakers had to fake the sort of dank, smoke-wreathed London scenes audiences craved. It’s discoveries like these that make reading London Fog such an unusual, enthralling and enlightening experience.” —Miranda Seymour, New York Times Book Review “Corton, clad in an overcoat, with a linklighter before her, takes us into the gloomier, long 19th century, where she revels in its Gothic grasp. Beautifully illustrated, London Fog delves fascinatingly into that swirling miasma.” —Philip Hoare, New Statesman
Author : Kristine Hughes
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 24,52 MB
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN :
Provides period information on home furnishings, fashion, medicine, the courts, entertainment, shopping, travel, and etiquette.