Books:
Amanda Vickery, The Gentleman's Daughter: Women's Lives in Georgian EnglandIf you've enjoyed reading our blog, we would definitely recommend this book. It uses primary sources like letters and diaries to examine women's lives during the period, providing an informative and entertaining read.
Lawrence Stone, The Family, Sex and Marriage in England 1500-1800
Stone's study is built around the evolution of family structures and the growth of individualism within families. For those interested in the nuclear families of the Georgian period, this book examines the changes in society which led to a greater freedom for children and an equal partnership between spouses.
Pinchbeck and Hewitt, Children in English Society Volume 1
The last chapter of this book is particularly relevant to our period. It addresses the historiographical debate surrounding the idea that the way children were viewed changed over the eighteenth century. With the impact of the Enlightenment childhood was seen as a distinct stage in life that should be appreciated. There are several books covering this debate, feel free to contact us if you want to know more.
Blogs:
http://www.thehistoryblog.com/http://janeaustenshousemuseumblog.com/
http://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/
Websites:
http://www.pemberley.com/janeinfo/brablet1.htmlhttp://www.historytoday.com/historical-dictionary/g/georgian-era
http://www.bl.uk/learning/histcitizen/georgians/georgianhome.html
