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The Great Filth Disease, Death & the Victorian City

Paperback • 2011 • English • 1. edition

The Great Filth Disease, Death & the Victorian City

By Stephen Halliday

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About the book

How the Victorians struggled to overcome diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and scarlet fever in their cities This is the fascinating story of how a small group of dedicated individuals fought opposition from politicians, taxpayers, and often their own colleagues to overcome disease in overwhelming numbers, and make the country a safer place for everyone to live. Victorian Britain was the world's industrial powerhouse, supplying a global demand for manufactured goods. As it changed from an agric...Show more

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ISBN

9780752461755

Publisher

History Press

Published year

2011

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

The Great Filth Disease, Death & the Victorian City

Format

Paperback

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