Victorian Sensation: Or, the Spectacular, the Shocking and the Scandalous in Nineteenth-Century Britain
From political sleaze and scandal to West End hits and the 'feel-good' factor, Michael Diamond explores the media stories that gripped Victorian society, in an age when newspapers became cheap, nationally distributed and easily accessible to all classes. Fully illustrated, and drawing on a wealth of original material, Victorian Sensation sheds light on the Victorians' fascination with celebrity culture and their obsession with gruesome and explicit reportage of murders and sex scandals. With a vivid cast of characters, ranging from the serial poisoner William Palmer, to Charles Dickens, Jumbo the Elephant, distinguished politicians and even t…
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- ISBN: 978-1-84331-150-8
- EAN: 9781843311508
- Produktnummer: 9129165
- Verlag: Anthem Pr
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2004
- Seitenangabe: 329 S.
- Masse: H23.4 cm x B15.6 cm x D1.8 cm 518 g
- Auflage: Pbk
- Gewicht: 518
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