The Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, Charles Knight (9781025250076) — Readings Books

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The Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
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The Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge

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"The penny magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful" offers a compelling journey into Victorian England. This work illuminates the revolutionary impact of Victorian English penny magazines, serving as a cornerstone of popular education and a primary vehicle for knowledge diffusion. "The Penny Magazine" stood as a beacon of learning for the masses.

Delve into the intricate tapestry of Victorian periodicals, understanding how these publications shaped public discourse and democratized access to information. This meticulously prepared edition provides invaluable insights into social history, reflecting an era's aspirations, curiosities, and concerns. It reveals how diverse topics, from scientific discoveries to cultural observations, were made accessible to a broad readership, fostering widespread literacy and intellectual engagement.

For those captivated by the historical evolution of media, popular education, or Britain's unique social landscape, this volume is an essential addition. It offers a rich historical collection, a testament to the enduring power of print and an age dedicated to making knowledge universally available.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
12 December 2025
Pages
46
ISBN
9781025250076

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

"The penny magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful" offers a compelling journey into Victorian England. This work illuminates the revolutionary impact of Victorian English penny magazines, serving as a cornerstone of popular education and a primary vehicle for knowledge diffusion. "The Penny Magazine" stood as a beacon of learning for the masses.

Delve into the intricate tapestry of Victorian periodicals, understanding how these publications shaped public discourse and democratized access to information. This meticulously prepared edition provides invaluable insights into social history, reflecting an era's aspirations, curiosities, and concerns. It reveals how diverse topics, from scientific discoveries to cultural observations, were made accessible to a broad readership, fostering widespread literacy and intellectual engagement.

For those captivated by the historical evolution of media, popular education, or Britain's unique social landscape, this volume is an essential addition. It offers a rich historical collection, a testament to the enduring power of print and an age dedicated to making knowledge universally available.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
12 December 2025
Pages
46
ISBN
9781025250076