Mr. Punch's History of Modern England, Vol. 4 (of 4).—1892-1914

Mr. Punch's History of Modern England, Vol. 4 (of 4)—1892-1914 by Charles L. (Charles Larcom) Graves is a narrative that captures England's shift from the Victorian period to the beginning of World War I in the 20th century. It looks at the major political happenings, the way society changed, and the important people who helped shape these times, such as Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Balfour. The book discusses the end of the Victorian age, the changing political scene with Liberal leaders coming back, and the rise of figures like Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Winston Churchill. It also mentions important changes like the start of Death Taxes, how organized labor affected things, and how women pushing for more rights became a bigger deal, all told with a funny, mocking attitude. This mix of looking at history and using humor smartly gives readers a deep understanding of a really important time in English history.