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Lesser Questions (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lady Jeune

 
9780484368674: Lesser Questions (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A brisk survey of how steam, railways, and rapid communication reshaped English life—and what those changes reveal about society and culture.

In a collection that feels both timely and reflective, this book traces how new technologies and global connect- ivity altered daily life, work, and leisure. It offers clear, accessible insights into how progress touched politics, fashion, and the way we understand class and community.

Written with practical observation and a calm, inviting voice, it examines the era’s major shifts without losing sight of everyday experience. Readers will gain context for the social and moral currents that shaped late‑Victorian life.

  • How railways and faster news changed business, privacy, and leisure across England
  • The rise of mass culture, theatre, and the way people entertain themselves
  • Fashion debates, from crinoline to etiquette and national identity
  • The role of clergy and charity in addressing poverty and social change

Ideal for readers of social history and those curious about how rapid modernization shaped everyday life.

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