Contrasting Lives: The Working Class and the Elite in 1912

This chapter vividly portrays the stark discrepancies in living standards between the working class and the elite in 1912, highlighting the struggles of the impoverished workers and the luxurious lifestyles of the upper class. It delves into the harsh realities faced by the working class, such as poor housing and harsh working conditions, juxtaposed with the opulence and leisure enjoyed by the aristocracy. The chapter discusses the social hierarchy of the time and introduces the evolving attitudes towards social equality and support for workers' rights from 1912 to 1945.