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During the nineteenth century, Britain became the first gaslit society, with electric lighting arriving in 1878. At the same time, the British government significantly expanded its power to observe and monitor its subjects. This title explores how light facilitated such practices as safe transportation and private reading.

The Victorian Eye

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A Hardback by Chris Otter

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    Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
    Publication Date: 01/07/2008
    ISBN13: 9780226640761, 978-0226640761
    ISBN10: 0226640760
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    During the nineteenth century, Britain became the first gaslit society, with electric lighting arriving in 1878. At the same time, the British government significantly expanded its power to observe and monitor its subjects. This title explores how light facilitated such practices as safe transportation and private reading.

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