Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne Taken From Original Sources, (Hardcover)

<p>"Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne Taken From Original Sources" offers a vivid and meticulous reconstruction of English daily existence during the early eighteenth century. Drawing extensively from contemporary accounts, newspapers, and primary documents, John Ashton provides an immersive look at the Augustan Age, capturing the nuances of a transformative era in British history.</p><p>The work explores the full spectrum of society, from the habits of the aristocracy to the struggles of the common people. Readers will find detailed accounts of fashion, coffee-house culture, sporting events, and the religious and political tensions that defined the period. By focusing on the tangible details of life-what people ate, how they dressed, and how they spent their leisure time-Ashton brings the reign of Queen Anne to life with historical precision and literary flair.</p><p>This study remains an essential resource for those interested in social history, offering insights into the customs and traditions that shaped the modern British identity. Through its exploration of education, marriage, crime, and commerce, "Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne Taken From Original Sources" serves as a comprehensive bridge to the past, illuminating the complexities of 18th-century England.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne Taken From Original Sources, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025994253
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 500