Victorian Britain: 1868-1901

the consequences of Britain’s maturing economy, continuing urbanization and the development of local government

the labour and women’s movements of the later 19th century.

the changing role of the state in relation to education; the nature of later 19th century arts

the changing attitudes towards and role of monarchy; the impact of empire at home.

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Below is an optional reading list. Relevant sections of the following general histories


C Brown and W Fraser Britain Since 1707

D Cannadine Victorious century: Britain 1800-1906

J Harrison Late Victorian Britain, 1873-1901

J Harris Private Lives, Public Spirit: Britain 1870-1914

S Heffer High Minds [Britain 1840-1880]

S Heffer Age of Decadence [Britain 1880-1914]

M Pugh Britain Since 1789

D Read England, 1868-1914

W Rubinstein Britain’s century: a political and social history, 1815-1905

G Searle A New England? 1886-1918