The Old Order Changes

""The Old Order Changes"" is a novel written by William Hurrell Mallock, first published in 1895. The story is set in the fictional English county of Wessex, and follows the lives of two cousins, George and Richard Gurney, who come from a wealthy and influential family. George is a traditionalist who values the old ways of aristocratic society, while Richard is a progressive who embraces the changes brought about by modernization and democracy.As the story unfolds, the cousins find themselves on opposite sides of a political and social divide, with George supporting the Conservative Party and Richard joining the Liberal Party. The novel explores the themes of class, politics, and the clash between tradition and progress, as the characters navigate the changing landscape of Victorian England.Mallock's writing style is characterized by its wit and satire, and the novel is notable for its commentary on the political and social issues of the time. ""The Old Order Changes"" is considered a classic of Victorian literature, and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.