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OverviewVictorian Britain was the world's industrial powerhouse. Its factories, mills and foundries supplied a global demand for manufactured goods. As Britain changed from an agricultural to an industrial economy, people swarmed into the towns and cities where the work was; by the end of Queen Victoria's reign, almost 80 per cent of the population was urban. Overcrowding and filthy living conditions, though, were a recipe for disaster, and diseases such as cholera, typhoid, scarlet fever, smallpox and puerperal (childbed) fever were a part of everyday life for (usually poor) town- and city-dwellers. However, thanks to a dedicated band of doctors, nurses, midwives, scientists, engineers and social reformers, by the time the Victorian era became the Edwardian, they were almost eradicated, and no longer a constant source of fear. Stephen Halliday tells the fascinating story of how these individuals fought opposition from politicians, taxpayers and often their own colleagues to overcome these diseases and make the country a safer place for everyone to live. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen HallidayPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.440kg ISBN: 9780752461755ISBN 10: 0752461753 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 19 April 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAwealth of engaging detail. Guardian A wealth of engaging detail. -- Guardian A wealth of engaging detail. -- Guardian A wealth of engaging detail. -- Guardian Awealth of engaging detail. Guardian <p> A wealth of engaging detail. -- Guardian Author InformationSTEPHEN HALLIDAY is a lecturer, broadcaster and writer with a particular interest in the history of London from Roman times to the present day. His books include The Great Stink of London, The Great Filth, From Underground to Everywhere, Crossrail, and Fictional London. He has made many radio and television programmes and has contributed articles and reviews to a wide variety of publications Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |