Victorian Things by Asa Briggs

Victorian Things by Asa Briggs

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The restless curiosity of the Victorians, their passion for scientific advance and their obsession with "things" inspired them to delve into the artistic heritage of other cultures and ages. This survey brings to life the material culture of one of the most inventive, and acquisitive, societies.

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Victorian Things by Asa Briggs

The restless curiosity of the Victorians, their search for higher levels of comfort, their passion for scientific advance and their general obsession with "things" inspired them to search the natural world, the artistic heritage of other cultures and ages and to apply their minds to devising solutions to a host of practical issues. This survey of Victorian material culture brings to life the material culture of one of the most inventive, and acquisitive, societies.
Asa Briggs (Lord Briggs of Lewes) is one of today's best known historians. In his distinguished career he has been a Fellow and Provost of Worcester College, Oxford, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sussex and Chancellor of the Open University. He is president of the Social History Society, the Victorian Society and the Bronte Society.
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ISBN 13 9780750933391
ISBN 10 0750933399
Title Victorian Things
Author Asa Briggs
Series Sutton History Classics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2007-10-01
Number of pages 448
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.