The End of a Chapter (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Shane Leslie

9780666959768: The End of a Chapter (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666959765 ISBN 13: 9780666959768

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A sharp, panoramic look at Britain on the brink of the First World War, mixing politics, religion, and society in vivid detail.

In these pages, the late Victorian and early modern world is examined through political upheaval, class tensions, and cultural shifts. The narrative combines political analysis with social sketches—from Parliament and the church to London society and the slums—to illuminate a nation moving from empire’s height to a new era of global conflict.

Readers will see how leaders, movements, and ideas shaped daily life before the war, including debates over reform, the role of religion, and the changing face of English public life. The text offers portraits of prominent figures, critiques of contemporary culture, and reflections on how the era’s events foreshadowed a world in upheaval.

Character-driven snapshots of politicians, clergy, and reformers with eye for motive and context
Analysis of how social change and imperial expansion affected politics and everyday life
Vivid scenes of London society, religion, and the press in the years before the war
Connections between literature, public discourse, and national mood during the period

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical memoirs and thoughtful portraits of a turning point in British history.

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