Knowledge for the Time

This illustrated edition includes a new foreword, restored formatting, historical illustrations, enhanced navigation, and a detailed author biography specially prepared for modern readers.

Originally published in London in 1864, Knowledge for the Time by John Timbs is a remarkable Victorian encyclopedia of ideas, discoveries, politics, science, law, religion, medicine, and civilization. Designed as both a reference work and a book for intellectual conversation, this fascinating volume captures the spirit of an age obsessed with learning, progress, and curiosity.

Inside this richly varied classic, readers will explore:

Historico-political information and parliamentary traditions
Victorian science and technological progress
Social customs and the development of civilization
Changes in English law and legal institutions
Economics, currency, measurements, and trade
Medicine, health, and human life
Religious thought and philosophical debate
Fascinating anecdotes, observations, and curiosities from the nineteenth century

This beautifully formatted digital edition presents one of the Victorian era’s most engaging compendiums of useful knowledge. Perfect for readers interested in British history, Victorian culture, intellectual history, science, politics, religion, and classic nonfiction.

A valuable addition to any historical ebook collection.