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Respectability and the London Poor, 1780–1870

- The Value of Virtue

About Respectability and the London Poor, 1780–1870

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.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781138661875
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 240
  • Published:
  • January 20, 2016
  • Dimensions:
  • 235x157x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 364 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 2, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Respectability and the London Poor, 1780–1870

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.

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