19th Century Reform: History Through Newspapers

This book looks at reform in 19th century Britain through the eyes of newspaper articles of the time. It covers industrial, social, and political reform, allowing the reader to get a feel for how change was greeted by people at the time. Events such as the Great Reform Act, the abolition of slavery, changes in the status of women, the Factory Reform Acts, and much more are covered. Each article is set in its context, and evaluation boxes look at the articles as pieces of historical evidence.