The 19th century saw greater changes than any previous era. In this spectacular work, Wilson singles out those writers, statesmen, scientists, philosophers, and soldiers whose lives illuminated an age on the cusp of modernity. Wilson explains through these signature lives how Victorian England started a revolution that still hasn't ended.

The 19th century saw greater changes than any previous era. In this spectacular work, Wilson singles out those writers, statesmen, scientists, philosophers, and soldiers whose lives illuminated an age on the cusp of modernity. Wilson explains through these signature lives how Victorian England started a revolution that still hasn't ended.

The Victorians finds Wilson writing at the height of his powers.