Whether it is the period (early 1800s) or the works of Jane Austen themselves which interest you, this is a fascinating glimpse of the life and times as depicted in her novels.
It's wide-ranging, looking at customs and daily life as well as wider issues of the times. Contemporary sources are blended skillfully with excepts from Austen novels and other works of fiction to give a comprehensive impression of the era.
Topics include marriage, etiquette, domestic life, education, fashion, health, and the rhythm of the year; as well as wider issues of industry, politics and war.
For the role-player: Essential reading if you are playing a historical game set in these times!
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