Anxieties of the Edwardian age
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The Edwardian Era: Transition and Shifts
This chapter explores the Edwardian era, focusing on the transition from Queen Victoria to King Edward VII and the significant changes that occurred during this period sandwiched between the reigns of the two monarchs. It discusses the impact of Queen Victoria's death, the contrast between Edward VII's engaging persona and his mother's withdrawal from public life, and the strong focus on food, sex, and the Second Boer War that shaped the era leading up to World War I.
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