The Age of Decadence: A History of Britain: 1880-1914

The Age of Decadence by Simon Heffer is a richly detailed history that reveals the hidden tensions and rivalries beneath Britain's opulent surface during its imperial zenith.

This book provides an in-depth examination of the contradictions of late-Victorian and Edwardian Britain, including attempts to secure social reforms, the mismanaged war against the Boers, and the disregard for women's suffrage.

Heffer's vivid prose brings to life the ruling class's degeneracy and scandal, as well as the national psyche's embrace of new technologies and nostalgia.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in British history and culture.