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A revelatory window into the private rhythms of a vanished age Habits and Men returns to print, restored and reissued by Alpha Editions for a new generation. In these incisive essays and records, Dr. Doran maps the manners and moods of 19th-century England, tracing how everyday habits shaped public life and the makers of history. Part social sketch, part historical biography, the book moves from intimate anecdotes to sweeping reflections on Victorian society habits, offering vivid portraits of British historical figures and the forces that crafted them. Readers encounter not only personalities but the cultural influences, social customs, and institutional habits that defined the Victorian era. This volume s value goes beyond anecdote: it s a careful piece of cultural history and historical records, blending memoir, critique, and biographical insight. For students of cultural history and lovers of historical biography, Dr. Doran s observations illuminate why habits of men matter politically, morally, and socially and how those habits echo into modern life. Long out of print and nearly lost to time, this edition has been meticulously restored for today s readers and tomorrow s collectors. Alpha Editions presents not merely a reprint but a collector s item a cultural treasure that belongs on the shelf of casual readers, classic literature collectors, and anyone intrigued by Victorian era insights and the enduring legacy of influential figures. Rediscover a vanished world, recorded with wit, respect, and authority.
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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.
A revelatory window into the private rhythms of a vanished age Habits and Men returns to print, restored and reissued by Alpha Editions for a new generation. In these incisive essays and records, Dr. Doran maps the manners and moods of 19th-century England, tracing how everyday habits shaped public life and the makers of history. Part social sketch, part historical biography, the book moves from intimate anecdotes to sweeping reflections on Victorian society habits, offering vivid portraits of British historical figures and the forces that crafted them. Readers encounter not only personalities but the cultural influences, social customs, and institutional habits that defined the Victorian era. This volume s value goes beyond anecdote: it s a careful piece of cultural history and historical records, blending memoir, critique, and biographical insight. For students of cultural history and lovers of historical biography, Dr. Doran s observations illuminate why habits of men matter politically, morally, and socially and how those habits echo into modern life. Long out of print and nearly lost to time, this edition has been meticulously restored for today s readers and tomorrow s collectors. Alpha Editions presents not merely a reprint but a collector s item a cultural treasure that belongs on the shelf of casual readers, classic literature collectors, and anyone intrigued by Victorian era insights and the enduring legacy of influential figures. Rediscover a vanished world, recorded with wit, respect, and authority.