The Victorian Vision by John M Mackenzie
By the time Queen Victoria died in 1901, transport, communications, the global economy, and many aspects of social life were recognisably similar to those of our own day. These revolutionary developments are thoroughly explored in the book's three major sections: society, technology and the world. The contributors, all experts in their fields, consider the ideas, products, inventions and social changes wrought by the Victorians, while chapters on the Far East, India, Africa and Australasia explore their interest in the wider world. Throughout the book an array of wonderful contemporary photographs, posters, paintings, sculpture, domestic ephemera, costume, medical equipment and many other images complement the lively and informative text.
"Those interested in history will soak up this highly original and illuminating book" The History Guild; ".. substantial, well-illustrated book" The Spectator; "gives an unrivalled sense of life in one of the most vital and exciting societies the world has ever seen" The Scotsman; "For the general reader... The Victorian Vision should prove absolutely invaluable, since it is both detailed and accessible, and gives an intelligent overview of the entire period" The Art Book
John MacKenzie is Professor of Imperial History at Lancaster University and has written widely on the culture of imperialism. He was co-curator of the Inventing New Britain, The Victorian Vision exhibition at the V&A in 2001.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781851773282 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851773282 |
| Title | The Victorian Vision |
| Author | John M Mackenzie |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | V & A Publishing |
| Year published | 2003-05-30 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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