The condition of England by Charles F. G. Masterman
"The Condition of England" by Charles F. G. Masterman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the social and economic realities of contemporary England, examining the tensions and contradictions within society during a time of significant change and uncertainty. The opening of the text sets the stage for a deep exploration of England's present condition, questioned through the lens of history and societal evolution. Masterman addresses
the complexities of the contemporary English experience, emphasizing the strife between perceived prosperity and underlying social issues such as poverty and injustice. He highlights a growing disillusionment among various classes as the nation faces drastic transformations, complicated by an influx of social reform movements and a struggle to maintain traditional values amidst modernity. Through his reflections, Masterman invites readers to consider the true essence of England's identity and values in light of its changing landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Masterman, Charles F. G. (Charles Frederick Gurney), 1873-1927 |
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| LoC No. | 09021856 |
| Title | The condition of England |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Methuen & Co., 1909. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | The spirit of the people -- The conquerors -- The suburbans -- The multitude -- Prisoners -- The countryside -- Science and progress -- Literature and progress -- Religion and progress -- The illusion of security -- Postscript. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social conditions |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Economic conditions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70267 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 160 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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