Bread, Knowledge and Freedom A Study of Nineteenth-Century Working Class Autobiography

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Synopsis

First published in 1981, Bread, Knowledge and Freedom is a study of 142 working class autobiographies all of which cover some part of the period between 1790 and 1850. It is a full-scale examination of a form of source material that is significantly extensive. The book illustrates many aspects of ordinary working-class family life as well as the working-class pursuit of knowledge and literacy and the attempts of the middle-class educators to impose their notion of ‘useful knowledge.’ Dr. Vincent concludes with an assessment of the contribution of autobiography to nineteenth century working class history. This book will be of interest to students of history, sociology and literature.

Book details

Series:
Routledge Revivals
Author:
David Vincent
ISBN:
9781000986785
Related ISBNs:
9781003453802, 9781032592428, 9781032592497
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2023-09-29
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1981
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Biographies and Memoirs, History, Language Arts, Literature and Fiction, Nonfiction, Social Studies