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London Labour and the London Poor: The Condition and Earnings of Those That Will Work, Cannot Work, and Will not Work
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General SociologyBritish HistoryPoverty & Social Work
ISBN13: 9781024254037
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 594
Weight: 1.81
Height: 1.20 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Henry Mayhew's London Labour and the London Poor is a groundbreaking and immersive exploration of the lives of London's working class in the mid-19th century. Originally published in the 1850s, this multi-volume work offers unprecedented insight into the daily struggles, occupations, and living conditions of the city's poorest inhabitants.
Through detailed interviews and observations, Mayhew documents the diverse trades and informal economies that sustained London's underclass, from street vendors and market sellers to beggars and criminals. The book provides a vivid and often harrowing portrait of Victorian London, revealing the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, and challenging prevailing social attitudes towards the poor.
This edition preserves the original text and illustrations, allowing modern readers to experience Mayhew's remarkable work as it was first encountered by his contemporaries. London Labour and the London Poor remains an invaluable resource for historians, sociologists, and anyone interested in the social history of Victorian England.
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