The Victorian Eye

A Political History Of Light And Vision In Britain, 1800-1910

by Chris Otter
language: english
Publisher: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS, July of 2008 ‧
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During the nineteenth century, Britain became the first gaslit society, with electric lighting arriving in 1878. At the same time, the British government significantly expanded its power to observe and monitor its subjects. This book explores how light facilitated such practices as safe transportation and private reading.

The Victorian Eye

A Political History Of Light And Vision In Britain, 1800-1910

by Chris Otter

Property Description
ISBN: 9780226640778
Publisher: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS
Release Date: July of 2008
Language: English
Dimensions: 161 x 231 x 20 mm
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 392
Format: Book
Categories: Books in English > History > History of Europe
EAN: 9780226640778