Round About a Pound a Week

Name: Round About a Pound a Week
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ISBN: 9781026140383

Cram Edition

Mrs Pember Reeves

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English

Xpresspress
14 May 2026

Poverty & unemployment; Homelessness; Urban communities

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This XpressRead Cram Edition of Round about a Pound a Week pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

Maud Pember Reeves's ""Round about a Pound a Week"" offers a stark and compelling look into the lives of working-class families in early 20th-century London. A vital document of social history, this meticulously researched study examines the economic conditions and struggles faced by those living in poverty. Through detailed accounts and analysis, the book vividly portrays the daily realities of families subsisting on meager incomes. Reeves sheds light on the challenges of affording basic necessities, revealing the human cost of economic hardship in a rapidly changing society. This powerful exploration of urban poverty remains relevant for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of social conditions and economic inequality. A crucial text for students and general readers alike, ""Round about a Pound a Week"" provides invaluable insights into a pivotal period in London's history.

By: Mrs Pember Reeves
Imprint: Xpresspress
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 413g
ISBN: 9781026140383
ISBN 10: 1026140382
Pages: 294
Publication Date: 14 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active