Daily Life in Victorian England

The most comprehensive social history of Victorian England to date.

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Describes daily life for rural and urban dwellers and upper and working classes in Victorian England, with chapters on working life, technology, family, education, health and medicine, leisure, religion, morals, and politics, focusing on children, women both a work and at home, and ordinary people. Includes a chronology, and b&w photos and illustrations. For students and general readers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

SALLY MITCHELL is Professor of English and Women's Studies at Temple University in Philadelphia.