This series takes an artefact, a symbol or a place and focuses in on the life and characteristics of people who lived in these times. With highly accessible text and illustrations, these books show the reader exactly how people lived. Brand new covers will refresh this hugely successful series.

Look Inside a Victorian House

by Richard Wood

Published 31 August 1998
Leading from 13 objects into a wider social history, this book takes a look at the life of a Victorian household through the family, servants, rooms and objects.

Look Inside a Victorian House

by Richard Wood

Published 17 October 2002
This book describes a Victorian house in detail, looking at the various design features, furnishings and objects that would have been found - helping to explain what the life for those living there was like. Containing a wealth of contemporary photographs, colour artefacts and artwork, it is complete with glossary, further reading and index.