19th Century Medicine
From Quackery to Bacteriology: The emergence of modern medicine in 19th century America.
Almacks
A personal homepage containing texts from the Nineteenth Century, in English, German and Dutch.
The Trail Of Waitangi
Short extracts about New Zealand history from the early missionary era.
Social Class
Short article on the emergence of class in the West. By David Cody, Associate Professor of English, Hartwick College.
All The Year 'Round
On life during the nineteenth century, including fashion, manners and etiquette, and transport.
The Impending Crisis
Like a traditional history book, these archives tell the story of major national political events that occurred between October 1859 and April 1861.
Duttie's Just Victorian
Transport yourself back to the Victorian age, and learn the "proper" etiquette that was employed in that time period for tea, balls, supper, and other events.
Child Labour in the 19th Century
Features biographies and entries on reformers, supporters, laborers, working conditions, and other things related to child labor in Britain.
The Peel Web: Home Page
Sir Robert Peel was one of the most important men in Britain during the Nineteenth Century. He became an MP in 1809 and became Home Secretary in 1822; he dominated parliament throughout the period 1830-50. This web site covers many social, political and economic issues of the period.
Letters from a Victorian Governess in India, Prussia and Greece
Letters home from a governess on her travels between 1883 and 1894 before settling in Burma. Her employers included the future Kaiser Wilhelm and the future Queen Sophia of Greece.
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