The Victorian Visitors: Culture Shock in Nineteenth-Century Britain

by Rupert Christiansen

A lively account of London's most colorful visitors during the Victorian era sheds light on the English periods of Theodore Gericault, Richard Wagner, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and other foriegners living in the great city during this seminal period in world history.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Victorian, Travel

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Rupert Christiansen is an English writer, journalist and critic, grandson of Arthur Christiansen (editor of the Daily Express) and son of Kay and Michael Christiansen (editor of the Sunday and Daily Mirror). Born in London, he was educated at Millfield and King's College, Cambridge, where he took a double first in English. As a Fulbright scholar, he also attended Columbia University from 1977 to 1978.

Reviews

[Anissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed this one. Donating as I'm clearing my bookshelves for a move.

[Mir · Rating 3 out of 5]

I only read some of the chapters (relating to my then-research topic). The author seemed a little undecided as to how specialized a readership he was aiming at, but certainly some background in 19th century history would be helpful.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining and interesting look at some other aspects of the Victorians. Particularly liked the chapters on cricket. However I didn’t really grasp the overall theme of the book.