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100 1 _aAshton, John,
_d1834-1911
245 1 4 _aThe Dawn of the XIXth Century in England: A social sketch of the times
246 1 _aThe Dawn of the Nineteenth Century in England: A social sketch of the times
246 1 _aThe Dawn of the 19th Century in England: A social sketch of the times
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-07-10
508 _aProduced by Giovanni Fini, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Dawn of the XIXth Century in England: A Social Sketch of the Times" by John Ashton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the social, political, and economic changes occurring in England at the turn of the 19th century, drawing on various primary sources to provide insights into everyday life, the political climate, and societal transformations. It offers a panoramic view of the era, enriched by 114 illustrations drawn by the author from contemporary engravings. The opening of the book sets the tone by reflecting on the transition from the calm ending of the 18th century to the tumultuous changes of the 19th. Ashton notes the quiet revolution that took place, marked by significant shifts in social customs, governance, the economy, and technological advancements such as steam engines and gas lighting. He introduces key topics like the Napoleonic Wars, food scarcity, and financial challenges facing the nation, all while emphasizing the contrast between past and present. With a focus on detailed accounts, including political correspondence and the sentiments of various social classes during times of unrest, the beginning presents an informative and engaging snapshot of a pivotal time in English history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49406
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