{"title":"Kris Butler","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Kris Butler, an insightful historian and author renowned for exploring the intricacies of Victorian Britain. With a passion for uncovering unique historical perspectives, Butler's works invite readers to journey through the fascinating eras of the past. Her expertise lies in delving into the cultural and social dynamics of the times, making history accessible and engaging for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Kris Butler's acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eDrink Maps in Victorian Britain\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that offers a compelling look at social habits and the culture of drinking in a bygone era. This intriguing investigation sheds light on how public houses functioned as vital community hubs and explores the role of alcohol within society from an entirely fresh viewpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you find yourself intrigued by the past and are eager to discover more about the complexities of history, Kris Butler's selections will enrich your knowledge and satisfy your curiosity. Her books, falling under the categories of History and Military, serve both as educational resources and engrossing narratives that capture the imagination. Delve into these carefully crafted tales and uncover the stories that have shaped history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drink-maps-in-victorian-britain-by-kris-butler-9781851245789","title":"Drink Maps in Victorian Britain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is a \u003cem\u003edrink map\u003c\/em\u003e? It may sound like a pub guide, yet it actually refers to a type of late nineteenth-century British map designed specifically to shock and shame people into drinking less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink Maps in Victorian Britain\u003c\/em\u003e explores how drink maps of particular cities were published in an attempt to fight increasingly rampant alcohol consumption, from Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield to Oxford, London and Norwich. Featuring red symbols to indicate where alcohol was sold, these special street maps were posted prominently in public places, submitted as evidence, sent to Members of Parliament and published in newspapers to show just how inebriated a neighbourhood could be. They promoted the message that having fewer places to buy alcohol was the answer to reducing widespread crime, poverty and sickness. And they worked - at first. After consulting a drink map in one town, judges decided to close half the licensed shops because even then no one had to walk more than two minutes to buy a beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with original maps, advertisements and temperance propaganda, the story of their brief history is told amidst a tangle of licensing laws, rogue magistrates, irate brewers, ardent temperance organisers and accounts of the complex role alcohol played across all levels of Victorian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849029505260,"sku":"9781851245789","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3013763482847.jpg?v=1759010151"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kris-butler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}