This remarkable book looks at hundreds of autobiographies penned between 1760 and 1900 to offer an intimate firsthand account of how the Industrial Revolution was experienced by the working class. The Industrial Revolution brought not simply misery and poverty. On the contrary, Griffin shows how it raised incomes, improved literacy, and offered exciting opportunities for political action. For many, this was a period of new, and much valued, sexual and cultural freedom. This rich personal account focuses on the social impact of the Industrial Revolution, rather than its economic and political...

The forgotten story of how ordinary families managed financially in the Victorian era--and struggled to survive despite increasing national prosperity

A heart-centred lifestyle guide to following your soul's purpose and living authentically from a practising eclectic witch and life coach.