The Intellectual Life of the British Working Classes

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By Jonathan Rose

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In The Intellectual Life of the British Working Classes, Jonathan Rose explores how the working classes in Britain engaged with literature and intellectual culture from the late 18th century onwards. The book delves into how these individuals accessed books, the impact of literature on their lives, and the role it played in shaping their thoughts and aspirations. It provides a fascinating insight into a lesser-known aspect of British social history, revealing a vibrant culture of reading and learning among the working class.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the history of how the British working classes engaged with literature, culture, and intellectual pursuits from the early 19th to the mid-20th century. It provides a rich exploration of the aspirations and challenges faced by ordinary men and women striving for knowledge, highlighting their contributions to cultural and intellectual life.

The Intellectual Life of the British Working Classes

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The Intellectual Life of the British Working Classes is a landmark intellectual history of Britain’s working classes from the preindustrial era to the twentieth century. Drawing on workers’ memoirs, social surveys, library registers, and more, Jonathan Rose uncovers which books people read, how they educated themselves, and what they knew. A new preface addresses the continuing relevance of the book amidst the upheavals of the present day.

“An astonishing book.”—Ian Sansom, The Guardian

“A passionate work of history. . . . Rose has written a work of staggering ambition.”—Daniel Akst, Wall Street Journal

Winner of the SHARP Book History Prize, the American Philosophical Society’s Jacques Barzun Prize, and the British Council Prize; co-winner of the Longman-History Today Book of the Year Prize for 2001; named one of the finest books of 2001 by The Economist.

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Jonathan Rose's The Intellectual Life of the British Working Classes is celebrated for its brilliant social history, allowing individuals from the working classes to express themselves. It has been described as a magnificent and moving work, garnering several prestigious awards and recognitions for its insightful exploration of cultural history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300257847

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: 3rd Revised edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 560

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Education & Reference European History History & Military Jonathan Rose Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jonathan Rose was the founding president of the Society for the History of Authorship, Reading and Publishing and a founding coeditor of the journal Book History. He is professor of history at Drew University.