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Praeger Gone To The Shops: Shopping In Victorian England - History Book

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Discover how shopping transformed Victorian England through this comprehensive historical exploration. When Adam Smith observed in 1776 that England was a nation of shopkeepers, he identified a truth that only deepened during the Victorian era. This book examines the vital role that shopkeepers, shops, and shopping played in everyday life, revealing how industrialisation and imperial connections created an unprecedented array of goods for those with resources. Graham's detailed analysis shows how even working-class and poor Victorians gained increased purchasing power and consumer choice as the century progressed. A used book in good condition, it offers valuable insights into Victorian commercial culture, consumer behaviour, and the economic forces that shaped nineteenth-century society.

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Explores the world of Victorian shops and shopping during England's industrial and imperial expansion.

Examines how industrialisation and imperial connections created diverse consumer goods for Victorian shoppers.

Analyses the role of shopkeepers and commerce in Victorian political and social decisions.

Covers economic progression that increased purchasing power for working-class and poor Victorians.

Used book in good condition, ideal for students and historians studying Victorian economic and social history.

Part of the Victorian Life and Times series, providing contextual understanding of nineteenth-century England.

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Brand
Praeger
Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
30 September 2008
Listed Since
02 May 2008

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