9781334797705 - The British Almanac of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, for the Year 1839 (Classic Reprint) di Society, Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, a detailed account of the United Kingdom's social and economic history from 1839 onwards, sets the historical scene with listings of government officials, records of meteorological observations, and an overview of the concept of time measurement and associated calendars. Financial and economic history feature prominently. Legislation on banking, insurance, property and trade is supplemented by details of market days and fairs. Significantly, the book features quarterly information on the Bank of England's interest rates, a key factor in understanding the economy, business, and national finance. The author's choice to include substantial religious information, such as details of church services, reflects the importance of religion in Victorian society. The sheer volume of social, economic and religious information in this book makes it invaluable to historians of the period, and its clear presentation will also appeal to family historians, biographers, and anyone interested in the social and economic life of 19th-century Britain. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.