This fascinating book offers a snapshot of life in the 19th century, providing a detailed account of the major events of the period - from wars and elections to scandals and discoveries. Drawing on a range of contemporary sources, including newspapers and diaries, the author presents a vivid and engaging picture of life in the Victorian era. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in history or the social history of Britain.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.