An introduction to the myths and realities of the history of Victorian Britain, with accompanying primary sources. * Corrects nine myths about the Victorian era, with explanations of why these myths began * Includes over 50 primary documents from a wide variety of genres * Covers all classes of Victorian life, featuring the voices of women, children, the poor, and racial minorities * Offers a nontraditional approach to studying Victorian Britain * Provides a starting point for discussions about historical memory and historiography, and the differences between myth, memory, and history