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Investigating the Victorians

Name: Investigating the Victorians
ISBN: 9780707801674

By Alison Honey and National Trust

How did Victorian inventions transform everyday life—and widen the gap between rich and poor?

informative lively illustrated historical

Genres

Non-fiction History

What is Investigating the Victorians about?

Step into Victorian Britain, a time of rapid change, bold inventions and striking contrasts. Discover how railways transformed travel, how the telephone and electricity changed everyday life, and why the Great Exhibition amazed visitors from around the world. Explore homes, schools and family life, while uncovering the very different experiences of rich and poor people. Packed with fascinating details, this lively introduction shows how Victorian discoveries, ideas and social changes helped shape the modern world.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1993

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