Synopsis
First published in 1988, this encyclopedia serves as an overview and point of entry to the complex interdisciplinary field of Victorian studies. The signed articles, which cover persons, events, institutions, topics, groups and artefacts in Great Britain between 1837 and 1901, have been written by authorities in the field and contain bibliographies to provide guidelines for further research. The work is intended for undergraduates and the general reader, and also as a starting point for graduates who wish to explore new fields.
Reviews
Some 900 signed articles, accompanied by brief bibliographies, discuss people, institutions, concepts, and events in Britain between 1837 and 1901. Larger subjects, such as Ireland, are treated in several short articles, but abundant cross-references and an index assist the reader's navigation. The index has two flaws: references are to the entire article in which a mention occurs, rather than to the specific page, and the page numbers themselves are printed on the inside corner, making them difficult to see. Intended as a ready reference, this volume will be most useful to students of Victorian literature and intellectual history. Recommended for college libraries.
- Mary Drake McFeely, Univ. of Georgia Libs., Athens
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