'An extremely helpful introduction to a period when Britain and its people underwent major transformations in virtually all aspects of public and private life ... This encyclopedia compares most favorably to many of the historical dictionaries and encyclopedias already published on this era.' - CHOICE'For all libraries' - Reference and Research Book News'Wealth of information made very accessible ... easy to consult and a pleasure to explore.' - Reference Books Bulletin'This reference should be on high school shelves.' - The Book Report'Belongs in public and academic libraries' - Wilson Library Bulletin

• List of Illustrations, Preface, Chronology, The Encyclopedia, Research Materials for Victorian Studies, Contributors, Index