Author: H.J. Dyos And Michael Wolff
Binding: Hardback
Published: Routledge and Kegan Paul., 1973

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor fading to DJ, top-edge discoloured due to tanning.

This seminal work, The Victorian City: Images And Realities, Volume I, chronicles the complex tapestry of urban life during the Victorian era. It uncovers the stark contrasts between idealized perceptions and the often harsh realities faced by city dwellers. The volume presents a comprehensive analysis of social structures, architectural developments, and cultural shifts that defined these burgeoning metropolises. Dyos and Wolff's meticulous scholarship illustrates how industrialization and societal changes reshaped the urban landscape, offering profound insights into a pivotal period of history. This essential text argues for a nuanced understanding of the forces that molded the modern city.