The the British Isles, 1832-1914 Rubinstein, William D. creator text bibliography xxk London Vintage 2015 monographic eng 282 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. "'In many respects, the nineteenth century belonged to Britain.' For much of the period between 1800 and 1914 Britain was at the height of its power and influence, one of the world's superpowers, if not its greatest. It was the golden Victorian age - one of prosperity and transformation. Britannia ruled the waves, and through its achievements and influence, it was a leader for political, economic and cultural change. Its cities and population expanded rapidly, industrialisation and the advent of the steam railway revolutionised trade and the economy. The rise of the middle classes changed the social structure forever. Politics was dominated by debate on Irish Home Rule, Britain escaped revolution by timely political reform, and the delicate balance of power in Europe was assiduously protected, despite minor wars in outposts of the Empire. This century clearly saw seismic change, but what did this mean to the nation? Just a few decades later, most of what Victorian Britain held dear would be shattered by the aftermath of the looming Great War. Tracing the political, social and economic cultures of the period, as well as what might have been, William D. Rubinstein seeks to uncover how this fascinating century of change impacted the British people and their sense of identity." -- William D. Rubinstein Includes bibliographical references and index. Great Britain History Victoria, 1837-1901 Great Britain History Edward VII, 1901-1910 Great Britain Intellectual life 19th century Gran Bretaña Historia Victoria, 1837-1901 Gran Bretaña Civilización Siglo XIX 322 DA 530 R896w 2015 942.081 9781784700454 1784700452 160314 20230410103747.0 122207