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The Victorian Era A History from 1837 to 1880

The Victorian Era A History from 1837 to 1880

By: Justin McCarthy
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 Dive into the captivating history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria, narrated by the insightful liberal Irish MP, Justin McCarthy. Experience the vibrant personalities of the time—Victoria and Albert, Russell and Peel, OConnell and Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli—as McCarthy chronicles significant events like the Afghan War, the Irish famine, and the Crimean War. All the while, he keeps the hopes and struggles of everyday people at the forefront, painting a vivid picture of an era that shaped a nation.Copyright Plays and Dramas Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences World
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  • 039 - Ch 17 Famine Commercial Trouble and Foreign Intrigue Pt 2

    039 - Ch 17 Famine Commercial Trouble and Foreign Intrigue Pt 2
    Jan 17 2026
    Dive into the captivating history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria, narrated by the insightful liberal Irish MP, Justin McCarthy. Experience the vibrant personalities of the time—Victoria and Albert, Russell and Peel, OConnell and Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli—as McCarthy chronicles significant events like the Afghan War, the Irish famine, and the Crimean War. All the while, he keeps the hopes and struggles of everyday people at the forefront, painting a vivid picture of an era that shaped a nation.
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    22 mins
  • 038 - Ch 17 Famine Commercial Trouble and Foreign Intrigue Pt 1

    038 - Ch 17 Famine Commercial Trouble and Foreign Intrigue Pt 1
    Jan 16 2026
    Dive into the captivating history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria, narrated by the insightful liberal Irish MP, Justin McCarthy. Experience the vibrant personalities of the time—Victoria and Albert, Russell and Peel, OConnell and Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli—as McCarthy chronicles significant events like the Afghan War, the Irish famine, and the Crimean War. All the while, he keeps the hopes and struggles of everyday people at the forefront, painting a vivid picture of an era that shaped a nation.
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    19 mins
  • 037 - Ch 16 Mr Disraeli Pt 2

    037 - Ch 16 Mr Disraeli Pt 2
    Jan 15 2026
    Dive into the captivating history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria, narrated by the insightful liberal Irish MP, Justin McCarthy. Experience the vibrant personalities of the time—Victoria and Albert, Russell and Peel, OConnell and Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli—as McCarthy chronicles significant events like the Afghan War, the Irish famine, and the Crimean War. All the while, he keeps the hopes and struggles of everyday people at the forefront, painting a vivid picture of an era that shaped a nation.
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    26 mins
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