The Victorians: Britain Through the Paintings of the Age

by Jeremy Paxman

Book Overview

Jeremy Paxman's unique portrait of the Victorian age takes readers on an exciting journey through the birth of modern Britain. Using the paintings of the era as a starting point, he tells us stories of urban life, family, faith, industry and empire that helped define the Victorian spirit and imagination.

To Paxman, these paintings were the television of their day, and his exploration of Victorian art and society shows how these artists were...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B007YTEQOG
• ISBN13: 9781846077449
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: BBC Physical Audio
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.9" x 7.7"