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Routledge Robert Chambers of Edinburgh: Victorian Polymath - Biography

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Discover the remarkable life of Robert Chambers, the Victorian polymath who built W. & R. Chambers publishers from nothing into a powerhouse of nineteenth-century publishing and education. This comprehensive biography, authored by Iris Macfarlane with Alan Macfarlane, traces Chambers' extraordinary journey from absolute poverty to wealth and influence whilst weaving together personal, familial, and historical contexts. The book explores his role as founder, educator, and intellectual figure whose work shaped Victorian society, including his controversial Vestiges of Natural Creation. Unlike previous studies focused on individual aspects of his life or specific works, this volume presents the whole man-his ambitions, achievements, and lasting legacy. Perfect for readers interested in Victorian history, publishing history, biography, and nineteenth-century intellectual life, this Routledge publication offers an intimate and detailed portrait of one of Scotland's most influential figures.

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The biography covers Robert Chambers' complete life story, from his rise out of poverty to becoming a wealthy and influential Victorian publisher and educator.

Authors Iris Macfarlane and Alan Macfarlane interweave personal biography, family history, and nineteenth-century social context throughout the narrative.

This Routledge book is the first comprehensive study of Robert Chambers as a whole person, moving beyond earlier works focused on individual letters or specific publications.

The work contextualises Chambers within Victorian society, exploring his impact on publishing, education, and intellectual thought during the nineteenth century.

Ideal for readers studying Victorian biography, Scottish history, publishing history, and the life of one of Edinburgh's most significant historical figures.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
15 October 2020
Listed Since
01 May 2020

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