{"title":"David Cannadine","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the esteemed historian, David Cannadine. Renowned for his insightful and meticulously researched explorations of history, Cannadine is celebrated for his ability to breathe life into the past through compelling narratives and rich detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed publications, you'll find \u003cem\u003eVictorious Century\u003c\/em\u003e, a masterful account of Britain's transformative nineteenth century. This captivating book offers an in-depth look at a period of unparalleled change, exploring the intricate tapestry of politics, society, and culture that defined the era. Cannadine's expertise provides readers with a deeper understanding of the complexities and triumphs of British history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, David Cannadine's works continue to resonate with readers who seek to understand the forces that have shaped our world. Dive into this collection and discover the brilliance and eloquence of one of Britain's foremost historians.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"victorious-century-by-david-cannadine-9780141019130","title":"Victorious Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superbly told history of Victoria's Britain in all its grandeur and misery, triumph and doubt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo live in Victorian Britain was to experience an astonishing series of changes, of a kind for which there was simply no precedent in the human experience. There were revolutions in transport, communication, work; cities grew vast; scientific ideas made the intellectual landscape unrecognisable. This was an exhilarating time, but also a horrifying one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Cannadine has created a bold, fascinating new interpretation of Victorian Britain. This was a country which saw itself at the summit of the world. And yet it was a society also convulsed by doubt, fear and introspection. Repeatedly, politicians and writers felt themselves to be staring into the abyss. What is seen as an era of irritating self-belief was, in practice, obsessed by a sense of its own fragility, whether as a great power or as a moral force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVictorious Century\u003c\/em\u003e catches the relish and humour of the age, but also the dilemmas of a kind with which we remain familiar today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46338702409964,"sku":"9780141019130","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4993283482238.jpg?v=1743744871"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/david-cannadine.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}