Rural Life In Victorian England

Rural Life In Victorian England

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: G. E. Mingay
Binding: Hardback
Published: Book Club Associates, London, 1976

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

G. E. Mingay's Rural Life In Victorian England presents a comprehensive account of the social and economic conditions that shaped the countryside during the nineteenth century. This academic work chronicles the daily struggles and triumphs of agricultural communities, detailing the impact of industrialization and social reform on traditional ways of life. Mingay illustrates the intricate class structures, the changing landscape of labor, and the enduring customs that defined rural society. The book uncovers the realities faced by farmers, laborers, and gentry alike, offering a vivid portrait of an era undergoing profound transformation. It argues for a nuanced understanding of a period often romanticized, providing essential insights into the foundations of modern British society.

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Description

Author: G. E. Mingay
Binding: Hardback
Published: Book Club Associates, London, 1976

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

G. E. Mingay's Rural Life In Victorian England presents a comprehensive account of the social and economic conditions that shaped the countryside during the nineteenth century. This academic work chronicles the daily struggles and triumphs of agricultural communities, detailing the impact of industrialization and social reform on traditional ways of life. Mingay illustrates the intricate class structures, the changing landscape of labor, and the enduring customs that defined rural society. The book uncovers the realities faced by farmers, laborers, and gentry alike, offering a vivid portrait of an era undergoing profound transformation. It argues for a nuanced understanding of a period often romanticized, providing essential insights into the foundations of modern British society.