Publisher's Synopsis
The Burden of Babylondon: Or The Social Incubus (1905) is a book written by Hugh Edward Millington Stutfield. It is a critical analysis of the social issues and problems that plagued London during the early 20th century. The author explores the various factors that contributed to the decline of social and moral values, including poverty, crime, prostitution, and alcoholism. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific issue. The first chapter discusses the impact of poverty on the city's population, while the second chapter explores the role of crime and violence in London's social decay. The third chapter examines the problem of prostitution and its effect on society, and the fourth chapter discusses the issue of alcoholism and its impact on the city's residents.Stutfield's analysis is based on extensive research and personal observations, and he offers a range of solutions to address the problems he identifies. He argues that the government has a responsibility to address these issues and proposes several policy recommendations, including the establishment of better housing, the provision of education and job training, and the implementation of stricter laws to combat crime and prostitution.Overall, The Burden of Babylondon: Or The Social Incubus is a thought-provoking and insightful critique of the social problems faced by London at the turn of the 20th century. It remains a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in the history of social reform and urban development in Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
