Respectability and the London Poor, 1780-1870 : The Value of Virtue Paperback / softback
by Lynn MacKay
Part of the Perspectives in Economic and Social History series
Paperback / softback
Description
The population of London soared during the Industrial Revolution and the poorer areas became iconic places of overcrowding and vice.
Focusing on the communities of Westminster, MacKay shows that many of the plebeian populace retained traditional working-class pursuits, such as gambling, drinking and blood sports.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:21/01/2016
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- ISBN:9781138661875
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Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:21/01/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138661875