The five volumes of this collection focus on various aspects of family life. Drawing on rare printed sources and archival material, this collection will provide a balanced, contextualized picture of family life, during a period of intense social change. It will appeal to scholars of social history, gender studies and the long nineteenth century.The five volumes of this collection focus on various aspects of family lifeAcknowledgements, Introduction, Bibliography, Guidance and Ideals, Experiencing Family Life, Editorial NotesClaudia Nelson, Julie-Marie Strange, Susan B. EgenolfUS? Taylor & Francis 2013