Finn, Margot C. (2006) When was the nineteenth century where? Whither Victorian studies? 19: interdisciplinary studies in the long nineteenth century (No.2). ISSN 1755-1560 .

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Abstract

Whilst acknowledging the usefulness of the descriptor ‘Victorian' to the work of social historians, this essay argues that a proper account of modernity, and of the Victorians' positioning within it, can only be apprehended by taking a longer view, be it within the framework of a long nineteenth or a long twentieth century. Finally, though, Finn argues that chronology is less important than the disciplinary and geographical boundaries of the field. The question should not be ‘when was the Victorian era?' but also ‘ where was it?' Interdisciplinarity, Britain's place in Europe, and the problems of empire are the three issues that Finn deems should be at the forefront of Victorian Studies in the twenty-first century.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Divisions:	Faculty of Arts > History
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- Study and teaching
Journal or Publication Title:	19: interdisciplinary studies in the long nineteenth century
Publisher:	University of London, Birkbeck College, Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies
ISSN:	1755-1560
Official Date:	2006
Dates:	Date Event 2006 Published
Number:	No.2
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published

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