The History of the Nineteenth Century in Caricature

** "The History of the Nineteenth Century in Caricature" by Arthur Bartlett Maurice is a study of how political cartoons influenced what people thought during the 1800s. The book looks at big events like the Napoleonic Wars and how society changed, all seen through the lens of caricature. It talks about famous artists and how their work connected art, politics, and the world around them. The book starts by explaining how political cartoons developed and why they were so powerful, showing how they relied on what was happening in the world to make their point, and quickly spread ideas thanks to new printing methods. It suggests that these cartoons did more than just show what people thought; they also predicted what was to come, promising a closer look at the artists and their cartoons that shaped the century. **