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The Rise of Respectable Society: A Social History of Victorian Britain
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Experience a fresh perspective on the Victorian era with "The Rise of Respectable Society: A Social History of Victorian Britain" by Thompson Francis Michael Longstreth. Known for its exceptional research and clear synthesis, this book offers a captivating reinterpretation of this pivotal period in history.
Since the groundbreaking work of G. M. Young in "Victorian England: Portrait of an Age," a wealth of new research has transformed our understanding of the Victorian era. Through detailed empirical studies of marriage, family dynamics, and the lives of both domestic and working classes, the author paints a nuanced picture that challenges traditional class stereotypes.
By delving into the diverse cultures within each social stratum, the book reveals that the essence of Victorian society lay in the evolution of self-respect within these groups. Rather than being defined solely by rigid class distinctions, Victorian society was characterized by a complex interplay of identities that influenced social cohesion.
Moreover, the author argues that as each class developed its own sense of self-worth, it formed stronger connections with those both above and below it in the social hierarchy. This interlinking of classes helped to maintain stability and cohesion, preventing the sort of revolutionary upheavals that shook other parts of Europe during the same period.
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