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| − | The '''Victorian Age''' was the period in Great [[Britain]] under the long-lived [[Queen Victoria]] from 1837 to 1901. The term is also used to describe later nineteenth century western society in general with its strong [[moral]] standards and sharply defined gender roles. | + | The '''Victorian Age''' was the period in Great [[Britain]] under the long-lived [[Queen Victoria]] who reigned from 1837 to 1901. The term is also used to describe later nineteenth century western society in general with its strong [[moral]] standards and sharply defined gender roles. |
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Revision as of 22:07, January 27, 2008
The Victorian Age was the period in Great Britain under the long-lived Queen Victoria who reigned from 1837 to 1901. The term is also used to describe later nineteenth century western society in general with its strong moral standards and sharply defined gender roles.
Sources
- The Earth and Its Peoples A Global History, Bulliet et al, 2005.