The nineteenth century : the British Isles, 1815-1901 / edited by Colin Matthew.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Matthew, H. C. G. (Henry Colin Gray)

Series:

Short Oxford history of the British Isles

The Short Oxford history of the British Isles

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Great Britain--Civilization--19th century.

Great Britain.

Civilization.

Great Britain--History--19th century.

History.

Great Britain--Politics and government--19th century.

Politics and government.

Great Britain--History--Victoria, 1837-1901.

Physical Description:

xiv, 342 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2000]

Summary:

This new eleven-volume series will span the history of the British Isles from the Roman Era to the present. Each volume consists of essays by leading historians who focus on key issues for the period -- including society, economy, religion, politics, and culture. The chapters are at once wide-ranging surveys and searching analyses. They are written for the non-specialist but include new and important findings, making them equally valuable for academics across a range of disciplines.

The Nineteenth Century is the inaugural volume in the series and covers the peak of Britain's world power. The book provides a vivid portrait of this crucial moment in British history and is ideal for both the student of modern history and the general reader.

Contents:

Introduction : the United Kingdom and the Victorian century, 1815-1901 / Colin Matthew

Society and economic life / Martin Daunton

Public life and politics / Colin Matthew

Empire and the world / Andrew Porter

Gender, domesticity, and sexual politics / Janet Howarth

Religious and intellectual life / Jane Garnett

Literature, music, and the theatre / Kate Flint

Cities, architecture, and art / Andrew Saint.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [300]-305) and index.

ISBN:

0198731442

0198731434

OCLC:

43032028