The Gentlemanly Professions
What options did the younger sons of the gentry have when choosing a profession.
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Continue reading →I’d like to welcome Abigail Reynolds today. We’ll be discussing just how likely was a Napoleonic invasion of England during the regency era. “[France] must destroy the English monarchy, or expect itself to be destroyed by these intriguing and enterprising … Continue reading →
In Austen’s Pride and Prejudice we encounter a military regiment temporarily stationed in Meryton. These men are members of the militia, not the regular army (discussed in the last post.) While at first blush, there may seem little difference between … Continue reading →