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When we say “Victorian Britain”, we’re referring, loosely, to the period that fell between Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837-1901. This was an era of massive societal development -- the effects of the Industrial Revolution, the rise of scientific theories, and the advent of secularism are just a few topics that comprise Victoria's reign. It was also during this time that the British Empire expanded exponentially. By the beginning of the twentieth century, Britain would come to rule over almost 25% of the world’s population. (cite) As the saying went: “The sun never sets on the British Empire.”

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1. Jan Morris: ''The Pax Britannica Trilogy''. This series is regarded as one of the most comprehensive and readable histories of the progress and fall of the British Empire. <br />  ''Heaven’s Command: An Imperial Progress ''  ''Pax Britannica: Climax of an Empire ''   ''Farewell the Trumpets: An Imperial Retreat''