Respectability And The London Poor, 1780-1870: The Value Of Virtue (perspectives In Economic And Social History)
by Lynn Mackay /
2013 / English / PDF
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The population of London soared during the Industrial Revolution
and the poorer areas became iconic places of overcrowding and vice.
Focusing on the communities of Westminster, MacKay shows that many
of the plebeian populace retained traditional working-class
pursuits, such as gambling, drinking and blood sports.
The population of London soared during the Industrial Revolution
and the poorer areas became iconic places of overcrowding and vice.
Focusing on the communities of Westminster, MacKay shows that many
of the plebeian populace retained traditional working-class
pursuits, such as gambling, drinking and blood sports.
