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Respectability, Bankruptcy and Bigamy in Late Nineteenth- and Early Twentieth-Century Britain
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Focusing on the complexities of middle-class respectability during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, this book delves into the societal pressures and moral dilemmas faced by individuals. It examines the intertwined themes of bankruptcy and bigamy, revealing how these issues challenged the ideals of respectability. By analyzing personal stories and broader societal trends, the work provides a critical look at the values and contradictions of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century British society.
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Respectability, Bankruptcy and Bigamy in Late Nineteenth- and Early Twentieth-Century Britain, John Hart Benson
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- Title
- Respectability, Bankruptcy and Bigamy in Late Nineteenth- and Early Twentieth-Century Britain
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Hart Benson
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Publisher
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 136
- ISBN13
- 9780367766856
- Category
- Social sciences, History, World history
- Description
- Focusing on the complexities of middle-class respectability during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, this book delves into the societal pressures and moral dilemmas faced by individuals. It examines the intertwined themes of bankruptcy and bigamy, revealing how these issues challenged the ideals of respectability. By analyzing personal stories and broader societal trends, the work provides a critical look at the values and contradictions of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century British society.