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19th Century Reform: History Through Newspapers

Age 9+
Grade 3-4

Nathaniel Harris

19th Century Reform: History Through Newspapers

Hardcover (Hodder & Stoughton Nov. 1, 2002)
This book looks at reform in 19th century Britain through the eyes of newspaper articles of the time. It covers industrial, social, and political reform, allowing the reader to get a feel for how change was greeted by people at the time. Events such as the Great Reform Act, the abolition of slavery, changes in the status of women, the Factory Reform Acts, and much more are covered. Each article is set in its context, and evaluation boxes look at the articles as pieces of historical evidence.
Series
History Through Newspapers (Book 4)
ISBN
0750241853 / 9780750241854
Pages
32
Weight
12.0 oz.
Dimensions
8.5 x 0.2 in.

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