The Victorian era is one of the most fascinating, turbulent, and dynamic in all of history. It is therefore no surprise that it has inspired so many stories since, and its opulent aesthetic rarely fails to provide a good backdrop to all manner of stories. From war to romance, adventure to slavery, and just about everything in between, there is certainly no shortage of subject matter when it comes to the Victorian period. Generally considered to stretch from the early-mid 1800s to the early 1900s, it encompasses events such as the Second Industrial Revolution and the Boxer Rebellion.