The Victorian era has dominated the popular imagination like no other period, but these myths and stories also give a very distorted view of the 19th century. T

What was life really like in Victorian England during its transition from provincial society into modern urban power? Discover the effects of increased women's

Provides period information on home furnishings, fashion, medicine, the courts, entertainment, shopping, travel, and etiquette.

Study of the lives of Victorian women and their families. This publication offers insights into middle-class life in Britain from 1840 through the early years o