Understanding the Victorians: Politics, Culture and Society in Nineteenth-Century Britain

Book Details:

• Book Title: Understanding the Victorians

• Author: Susie L. Steinbach

• Publisher: Routledge

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780367421021

• Pages: 390

• Binding: Paperback

• Release Date: 04-07-2023

• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.0 inches

About the Book:

Understanding the Victorians offers a comprehensive overview of the Victorian era, blending both broad surveys and in-depth analysis. The book introduces readers to the key debates surrounding nineteenth-century history, providing an essential resource for students and historians. This third edition is fully updated, including new chapters on emotion and Britain’s relationship with Europe, and expanded discussions on architecture, technology, and the visual arts.

The volume focuses on all aspects of Victorian society across Great Britain and Ireland, with particular emphasis on social and cultural topics. It integrates political and economic themes with a focus on class, gender, and racial and imperial positioning, demonstrating how these elements were central to Victorian human relations.

Key Features:

• Updated content that includes new chapters on emotion and Britain’s relationship with Europe.

• A detailed exploration of topics such as politics, the economy, empire, class, gender, leisure, religion, arts and entertainment, and science.

• Emphasis on the interconnections between social, political, cultural, and economic developments.

• Thorough coverage of Victorian Britain, from the Queen Caroline Affair of 1820 to the onset of World War I in 1914.

• A helpful introduction to key themes, a detailed timeline, and suggestions for further reading and online resources.