This book analyses beautiful and varied style of Edwardian domestic architecture within a broad context including Edwardian political thought and contemporary literature. Edwardian domestic architecture was beautiful and varied in style and was very often designed... Lees meer.

Gilbert Keith Chesterton s The Man Who Knew Too Much is a captivating collection of mystery and detective stories that showcases Chesterton s unique literary style of combining wit satire and profound philosophical insights. Set within the context of the early 20th... Lees meer.

The Victorian and Edwardian periods saw the development of the steam locomotive in Britain from a comparatively simple machine to a powerful main line express capable of speeds of a hundred miles an hour. The book starts with an introduction dealing with the main line o... Lees meer.

A riveting read ... a dark story of murder and deceit with verve and insight John Woolf author of The Wonders THE LIFE AND DEATH OF A 19TH-CENTURY CIRCUS LEGEND On 28 November 1911 a retired showman died violently at his home in North London. Known to the world as Lo... Lees meer.

At Home in the Institution examines space and material culture in asylums lodging houses and schools in Victorian and Edwardian England and explores the powerful influence of domesticity on all three institutional types. At Home in the Institution examines space an... Lees meer.

In The Innocence of Father Brown by Gilbert Keith Chesterton readers are introduced to the savvy detective skills of the unassuming priest Father Brown. The collection of short stories presents clever mysteries that Father Brown solves by using his deep understandin... Lees meer.

William Le Queux s novel Whoso Findeth a Wife is a captivating tale of love betrayal and redemption set in early 20th century England. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the social norms and expectations of the time as well as the struggles faced by the charact... Lees meer.

In a time of unprecedented political and economic transformation the middle classes of Victorian and Edwardian England became principal players in a new social order. Nowhere did their culture values and identity gain clearer expression than in their sports and their... Lees meer.

In Mrs. Ames by E. F. Benson readers are transported to the Edwardian era where social expectations and marital disillusionment collide. The novel delves into the lives of the upper class portraying the complexities of marriage and society through the lens of its wi... Lees meer.

At Home in the Institution examines space and material culture in asylums lodging houses and schools in Victorian and Edwardian England and explores the powerful influence of domesticity on all three institutional types.... Lees meer.

Winston Churchill s A Modern Chronicle Complete is a captivating novel that delves into the intricacies of English society at the turn of the 20th century. The book written in Churchill s signature clear and articulate prose offers a vivid portrayal of the political... Lees meer.

The figure of the detective has long excited the imagination of the wider public and the English police detective has been a special focus of attention in both print and visual media. Yet while much has been written in the last three decades about the history of unif... Lees meer.

A selection of essays exploring the role of social institutions and political economic and technological change in shaping the sport of middle class Victorians and Edwardians. In a time of unprecedented political and economic transformation the middle classes of V... Lees meer.

H. G. Wells The History of Mr. Polly is a captivating novel that delves into the life of an ordinary man named Alfred Polly navigating through themes of identity societal norms and existential crises. Written in a clear and engaging literary style Wells expertly... Lees meer.

Jerome K. Jerome s Fanny and the Servant Problem is a comedic play that spotlights the foibles of Edwardian society through the lens of a quirky household. With witty dialogue and farcical situations Jerome captures the essence of the era while presenting universal t... Lees meer.