Gossip In The First Decade Of Victoria's Reign

By John Ashton

Book Overview

""Gossip In The First Decade Of Victoria's Reign"" is a book written by John Ashton that explores the social and political climate of England during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign. The book is a collection of anecdotes, stories, and rumors that were circulating among the upper classes during the 1830s and 1840s. Ashton delves into the scandals, intrigues, and scandals that were prevalent during this time, including the sensational trial of Caroline Norton, the affair between Lady Blessington and Count D'Orsay, and the mysterious death of Lord William Russell. He also examines the role of the press in spreading gossip and the impact of gossip on the lives of those involved. Through his engaging writing style and meticulous research, Ashton provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian gossip and the society that produced it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417956844
• ISBN13: 9781417956845
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"