The Civilisation Of The Crowd: Popular Culture In England 1750-1900
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Author: Jm Golby & Aw Purdue
Binding: Paperback
Published: Batsford Academic and Educational, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the evolution of popular culture across England from the mid-18th century through the close of the 19th century. It uncovers the dynamic shifts in leisure, entertainment, and social customs that shaped the lives of ordinary people during a period of profound societal change. The text presents a meticulous analysis of how industrialization and urbanization influenced public amusements, festivals, and the burgeoning mass media. Readers will find an authoritative account that illustrates the complex interplay between social structures and cultural expression, offering a comprehensive understanding of the era's popular sensibilities. The Civilisation Of The Crowd argues for the significance of everyday practices in defining national identity and collective experience.
Author: Jm Golby & Aw Purdue
Binding: Paperback
Published: Batsford Academic and Educational, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the evolution of popular culture across England from the mid-18th century through the close of the 19th century. It uncovers the dynamic shifts in leisure, entertainment, and social customs that shaped the lives of ordinary people during a period of profound societal change. The text presents a meticulous analysis of how industrialization and urbanization influenced public amusements, festivals, and the burgeoning mass media. Readers will find an authoritative account that illustrates the complex interplay between social structures and cultural expression, offering a comprehensive understanding of the era's popular sensibilities. The Civilisation Of The Crowd argues for the significance of everyday practices in defining national identity and collective experience.