Non-fiction about the long 19th century: 1789-1914
(Mostly) Victorian History Public
Created by dorapine
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The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders
3 stars
In this exploration of murder in the nineteenth century, Judith Flanders explores some of the most gripping cases that fascinated …
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The Making of Victorian Values: Decency and Dissent in Britain by Ben Wilson
4 stars
The Victorians are remembered for their propriety and stolid middle-class manners—in sharp contrast to the libertine spirit of Byron, Shelley, …
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The making of the West End stage by Jacqueline S. Bratton
"All roads lead to London - and to the West End theatre. This book presents a new history of the …