Modern England 1820-1885

Modern England 1820-1885 by Oscar Browning is a historical survey detailing significant events in Britain from the accession of King George IV to the end of Queen Victoria's reign. It covers pivotal moments such as the independence of Greece, the Catholic Emancipation Act, the enactment of the First Reform Bill, and the Irish famine. The book also discusses the Great Exhibition, the Crimean War, and the rise of British imperialism in South Africa and Egypt, highlighting the political battles between Gladstone and Disraeli. Published in the late 19th century, it provides a comprehensive overview of a transformative period in British history.