The idea of earnestness took off with the Industrial Revolution, but started to become unfashionable in the late 19th century and declined through the entire 20th:pic.twitter.com/05eDuny6Eo
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I want to write a book on the 19th century. It really was the greatest century.
That would be a great idea. We're basically its spoilt children.
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That is such a beautiful one line summary present day
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At Home by Bill Bryson focuses heavily on the 19th century and many incredible stories of ordinary people. Gave me a greater appreciation for all the risks taken and how they gave us the standard of living we have today.
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Only applies for descendants of Colonialists!
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