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What people are saying - Write a reviewReview: England in the 19th Century, 1815-1914: Volume 8 (The Pelican History of England #8)User Review - Jonathan - GoodreadsOriginally written in 1950 this book is a clear and concise history of England between 1815 and 1914. It still stands up well after sixty years and is an ideal book to read for a quick summary of the period. Crap cover though. Read full review Review: England in the 19th Century, 1815-1914: Volume 8 (The Pelican History of England #8)User Review - Frank Stein - GoodreadsA succinct and worthwhile history of the Victorian age, by an old-fashioned historian who thankfully doesn't feel the need to get caught up in debates about culture and power. After all, he's got a ... Read full review Related books
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