A History of Western Society: Printed Page 750
A History of Western Society, Value Edition: Printed Page 756
Think about the larger developments and continuities within and across chapters.
What were the most important changes in everyday life from the eighteenth century (Chapter 18) to the nineteenth century? What main causes or agents drove these changes?
Did the life of ordinary people improve, stay the same, or even deteriorate over the 1800s when compared to the previous century? What role did developments in science, medicine, and urban planning play in this process?
How did the emergence of a society divided into working and middle classes impact the workplace, homemaking, and family values and gender roles?