Sir Walter Besant (1836-1901) was an English novelist and historian, known for his championing the plight of the poor and his support of younger writers.

Title: The Revolt of Man. [A novel. By Sir W. Besant.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of…

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This book provides a richly detailed portrait of the early history of London, from its prehistoric origins to the Norman Conquest. Drawing on archaeological evidence, historical records, and literary sources…

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Eine ergreifende Geschichte ueber die aussergewoehnliche Freundschaft zwischen der jungen Dorothy und dem alteingesessenen Mr. Danesfield, ihr gemeinsames Leben im laendlichen England und ihre gluecklichen, aber auch schmerzhaften Erfahrungen.

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Determined to use her inherited wealth benevolently, Angela Messenger, an idealistic Cambridge graduate, changes her name and takes lodgings in a Stepney boarding-house, seeking to understand the East End and…