1st Edition

Victorians at Home and Away

By Janet Phillips, Peter Phillips Copyright 1978
234 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

234 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

234 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

First published in 1978, this book explores everyday Victorian likes and dislikes, manners, fashions, ideals and illusions. It discusses their changing attitudes to women, children, the poor, the common soldier and their country. It explains the rise and fall of home entertainment, the growth of soccer, racing and cricket to national sports, the rise of public schools and new professions as well... Read more

List of Illustrations; 1. Etceteras 2. The Crystal Palace 3. Old and New 4. Guides 5. Onward, Christian Soldiers 6. Home 7. Amusements – Indoor and Out 8. The Renaissance of English Music 9. For Queen and Country 10. The Shock of War 11. Postscript – Ways of Finding out More about Victorian Etceteras; Index

Biography

Phiilips Janet, Peter Phillips