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Respectability and the London Poor, 1780-1870: The Value of Virtue

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Respectability and the London Poor, 1780-1870: The Value of Virtue - MacKay, Lynn
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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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Respectability and the London Poor, 1780-1870: The Value of Virtue 2016, Routledge, London

ISBN-13: 9781138661875

Paperback

Respectability and the London Poor, 1780-1870: The Value of Virtue 2013, Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd, London

ISBN-13: 9781848932814

Hardcover