Victorian Britain: An Encyclopedia

Library Journal

Some 900 signed articles, accompanied by brief bibliographies, discuss people, institutions, concepts, and events in Britain between 1837 and 1901. Larger subjects, such as Ireland, are treated in several short articles, but abundant cross-references and an index assist the reader's navigation. The index has two flaws: references are to the entire article in which a mention occurs, rather than to the specific page, and the page numbers themselves are printed on the inside corner, making them difficult to see. Intended as a ready reference, this volume will be most useful to students of Victorian literature and intellectual history. Recommended for college libraries.-- Mary Drake McFeely, Univ. of Georgia Libs., Athens

Booknews

900 signed articles, ranging from 250 to 1500 words, written by 335 scholars and researchers. Covers all the major events, establishments, and accomplishments in Great Britain during Queen Victoria's reign. Each entry includes a bibliography of the standard secondary sources, the most authoritative recent work and those books or articles that contain bibliographies. Comprehensive index, with an appendix of sources, tables, and a chronology. For all libraries. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)