The Victorian Eye: A Political History of Light and Vision in Britain, 1800-1910

by Otter (Author)

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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 title explores how light facilitated such practices as safe transportation and private reading.

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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 title explores how light facilitated such practices as safe transportation and private reading.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 392
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Chicago University Press
Published: 14 Nov 2008
ISBN 10: 0226640760
ISBN 13: 9780226640761

The Victorian Eye: A Political History of Light and Vision in Britain, 1800-1910

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$94.71

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