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The Victorians
- Twelve Titans Who Forged Britain
- Narrated by: Jacob Rees-Mogg
- Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Victorians, written and read by Jacob Rees-Mogg.
They built a nation. Now it’s our turn.
Many associate the Victorian era with austere social attitudes and filthy factories. But in this bold and provocative book, Jacob Rees-Mogg - leading Tory MP and prominent Brexit advocate - takes up the story of 12 landmark figures to paint a very different picture of the age: one of bright ambition, bold self-belief and determined industriousness.
Whether through Peel’s commitment to building free trade, Palmerston’s deft diplomacy in international affairs, or Pugin’s uplifting architectural feats, the Victorians transformed the nation and established Britain as a preeminent global force.
Now, 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria, it is essential that we remember the spirit, drive and values of the Victorians who forged modern Britain as we consider our future as a nation.
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- L. Darragh
- 12-08-2019
honorable Jacob Rees-Mogg writes a book.
Jacob Rees-Mogg, tells the tale of an assortment of Victorians some well known others less so. I enjoyed hearing about the lives of some of the lesser known characters and the important things they did. Mr Rees-Mogg writes about these people from a very victorian view point and tries not to get bogged down trying to defend them from the impossible standards of modern day.
I enjoyed this book and didnt have trouble finishing. I have seen a lot of negative reviews of this book but now that I've read it I believe many are more politically motivated.
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