The Complete Adventures of Victoria & Romney

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The narrative explores the transformative impact of the steam engine and the industrial revolution on British society, highlighting the emergence of the middle class and the entrenchment of the upper class. It details the shift of the working class from rural jobs to factory work, driven by technological advancements like Babbage's Analytical Engine. This era, marked by Queen Victoria's reign, saw Britain ascend as a global power, with computational devices becoming commonplace while the workforce faced increasing control by factory owners, reshaping societal structures and labor dynamics.