Mr. Punch's History of Modern England (Vol. 1-4): 1841-1914

Published in the early 20th century, this four-volume set serves as an editorial retrospective of the Victorian and Edwardian eras as seen through the satirical lens of Punch magazine. Charles L. Graves compiled these accounts to chronicle the social, political, and cultural shifts of England from the magazine’s inception in 1841 through the eve of the First World War. The collection was designed to function as both a historical record and a tribute to the publication's long-standing influence on British public discourse.

The volumes are distinguished by their extensive use of original illustrations drawn from the magazine's vast archive, featuring works by iconic Punch contributors such as John Leech, Sir John Tenniel, and George Du Maurier. By juxtaposing contemporary commentary with classic political cartoons, Graves aimed to capture the fluctuating national mood, from the exuberance of mid-century industrial expansion to the mounting anxieties of the early 1900s. Upon its release, the set was well-received by critics and historians as a unique, primary-source-driven study of the British middle-class perspective.