World Hegemon

It was the golden Victorian age - one of prosperity and transformation. Britannia ruled the waves, and through its achievements and influence, it was a leader for political, economic and cultural change. This century clearly saw seismic transformation, but what did this mean to the nation? Just a few decades later, most of what Victorian Britain held dear would be shattered by the aftermath of the Great War. Tracing the political, social and economic cultures of the period, as well as what might have been, Rubinstein seeks to uncover how this fascinating century impacted the British people and their sense of identity. Part of an eventual six part series covering the history of the British Isles from Roman times to the present day, written by world class historians, its companion volumes include: Conquests, Catastrophe and Recovery: Britain and Ireland 1066-1485 by John Gillingham, ("Excellent." (Dan Snow)) 9780099563242; From Restoration to Reform: The British Isles 1660-1832 by Jonathan Clark, ("Masterful." (Catholic Herald)) 9780099563235; and, Britain Since 1900: A Success Story? by Robert Skidelsky, ("An informed and accessible survey." (New Statesman)) 9780099572398.