This book examines the representation of English working-class children — the youthful inhabitants of the poor urban neighborhoods that a number of writers dubbed "darkest England" — in Victorian and Edwardian imperialist literature. In particular, Boone focuses on how the writings for and about youth undertook an ideological project to enlist working-class children into the British imperial enterprise, demonstrating convincingly that the British working-class youth resisted a nationalist identification process that tended to eradicate or obfuscate class differences.

This diverse collection addresses not only the roles assigned to children in the context of nineteenth-century consumer culture, but also children themselves as agents in the formation of that culture. Topics include child performers on the Victorian stag

Age was a critical factor in shaping imperial experience, yet it has not received any sustained scholarly attention. This pioneering interdisciplinary collection is the first to investigate the lives of children and young people and the construction of modes of childhood and youth within the British world.

In his best-selling Darkest England, Idries Shah asserts that the English hail from a little-known place called 'Hathaby', but their roots go back much farther, perhaps to the distant Asian realm of Sakasina. Once a nomadic tribe of warriors, the English fled westward, bringing with them epic tales, traditions, and an Oriental way of thought.Shah charts the genius of the English in adopting and adapting 'almost anything spiritual, moral or material' for their own use - a faculty that has transformed them from warrior nomads into successful diplomats, businessmen, thinkers and scientists.

David Mungo Booi is a descendant of the Bushmen who once lived in the distant African Karoo. Chosen by a conclave of elders, travelling on funds raised by public subscription, sponsored by the Society for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of England, Booi embarks on a mission never before attempted by a civilized man: to explore England as a site suitable for settlement and to assess if the natives are friendly and capable... He sets out to answer ancient questions about this strange island race: why do they believe there will always be an England? Did they build Jerusalem in their green and pleasant land? David Booi's epic journey takes him from prison to Parliament, from asylum to Palace. Battling each step of the way against treachery, cruelty, superstition and disease, his English notebooks tell of an exploration as heroic as any African safari and a good deal darker.

A wide-ranging new survey of the role of the sea in Britain's global presence in the 19th century. Mostly at peace, but sometimes at war, Britain grew as a maritime empire in the Victorian era. This collection looks at British sea-power as a strategic, moral and cultural force.

This work offers coverage of England in an anthropological sense and from the Sufi perspective.

In William Booth's 'In Darkest England, and the Way Out,' readers are transported to a society plagued by poverty and social injustice, where Booth provides a detailed analysis of the harsh conditions faced by the lower class. Written in a straightforward and compelling style, the book offers a stark portrayal of the struggles of the poor and marginalized in Victorian England, shedding light on the urgent need for social reform. Booth's insightful observations and pragmatic solutions make this work a pioneering piece of social criticism, reflecting the literary context of the late 19th century. By incorporating real-life examples and statistics, Booth effectively conveys the urgency of addressing these societal issues. William Booth, a visionary social reformer and founder of the Salvation Army, was deeply committed to alleviating poverty and advocating for the disadvantaged. His firsthand experiences with the plight of the poor motivated him to write 'In Darkest England, and the Way Out,' making it a seminal work in the history of social welfare. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in social history, poverty alleviation, and reform movements, offering valuable insights into the challenges faced by marginalized communities and the importance of taking action.

Reproduction of the original: In Darkest England and the Way out by General William Booth