Victorian Cities
Victorian Cities by Asa Briggs, published by Penguin Books in 1990, offers an insightful examination of urban development during the Victorian Era. This New Ed edition spans 411 pages and is presented in English. The book explores the transformation of cities in England and Wales from 1837 to 1891, highlighting the significant growth in population and urbanization, particularly in cities like Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, and London, as well as Melbourne as an overseas example.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of the social, political, and topographical changes that shaped these urban environments. Briggs provides a comparative perspective on the development of these cities, emphasizing their unique characteristics and the broader implications of urban growth during the 19th century. The work delves into themes of social history, political science, and city planning, offering a comprehensive view of the Victorian urban landscape.
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In 1837, in England and Wales, there were only five provincial cities of more than 100,000 inhabitants. By 1891 there were twenty-three. Over the same period London’s population more than doubled.
In this companion volume to Victorian People and Victorian Things, Lord Briggs focuses on the cities of Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Middlesbrough, Melbourne (an example of a Victorian community overseas) and London, comparing and contrasting their social, political and topographical development. Full of illuminating detail, Victorian Cities presents a unique social, political and economic bird’s-eye view of the past.
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