Culture and Society in Britain 1850-1890 : A Source Book of Contemporary Writings

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Author(s):

Golby, J M (editor)

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Softcover

Volume Condition:

Very Good

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Edition:

1st Edition

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Language:

English

Publisher Name:

Oxford University Press

Publication Year:

1986

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ISBN:

9780198711124

Book ID:

000805

Catalogue(s):

Culture and Society ◇ History – British

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342pp. Indexed. Gentle shelfwear to laminated card covers. In 1850, Britain was the most prosperous and industrially advanced nation in the world. Some believed she would remain so forever, but poverty was rampant and, it was argued, factory jobs dehumanizing. The supports of Ruskin contended that the of new mechanical techniques debased Art|while the contemporary culture was dominated by religion and morality. This collection of contemporary writings reflection and illuminate such concerns.

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