£12.50
Title: The Jubilee Years 1887-1897
Author: Roger Hudson
Publisher : Folio Society
Publication: c1996
Format: Hardback
Condition: Covers are in a very good condition with a small mark to bottom corner. The pages are clean and mark free with illustrations throuout. Previous owners name and address sticker to inside front cover. It comes with its slip case which is also in a very good condition.
Book measures: 26cm x 19vm with 240 pages
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Roger Hudson’s “The Jubilee Years 1887-1897” chronicles a pivotal decade in British history, encompassing Queen Victoria’s Golden and Diamond Jubilees. This richly illustrated volume, compiled and introduced by Hudson, offers an intimate glimpse into Britain at the zenith of its imperial, cultural, and financial power. Drawing on eyewitness accounts, the book explores various facets of Victorian society, from the Queen’s household and the grand Jubilee celebrations to the burgeoning of new inventions and societal scandals like the Oscar Wilde trial. It provides a vivid and engaging portrait of a flourishing nation, offering unique insights into the social mores and political climate that defined this significant period leading into the 20th century.
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