British taxes are very low, and government…
1840 CE to 1851 CE
There are still problem areas, such as occasional riots, especially those motivated by anti-Catholicism.
Society is still ruled by the aristocracy and the gentry, which controls high government offices, both houses of Parliament, the church, and the military.
Becoming a rich businessman is not as prestigious as inheriting a title and owning a landed estate.
Literature is doing well, but the fine arts languish as the Great Exhibition of 1851 showcases Britain's industrial prowess rather than its sculpture, painting or music.
The educational system is mediocre; the capstone universities (outside Scotland) are likewise mediocre.
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