[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Christoher Herbert’s history employs one of the most useful strategies when dealing with a subject for whom the material is sparse. In this case, there is an abundance of material about Jane Austen who has been the subject of so many biographies. However, Herbert does not rely solely on this and has adroitly using his independent research, bolstering it with material that sets the context for events that are not recorded. He also uses the more conventional way of contributing to research when dealing with a writer – studying the author’s work for clues. In this case, both Jane and Henry Austen’s writing. This is a work of substance, accessible writing, a broad history of the time and social mores, and an intriguing insight into Henry and his family, including Jane for whom it becomes clear, Henry was indeed her favourite brother. There are wonderfully comic passages – the discussion of studying at Oxford and Cambridge in the period was delightful... Read more
NetGalley, Robin Joyce

Georgian Feminists is a must read for anyone who is an avid history buff. It digs deep into the forgotten lives of Georgian women, their struggles, their hopes, and how they tried to change the world not only for themselves but for their descendants. I couldn't put this down. As a history buff, I found the story enthralling and intriguing.
NetGalley, Katherine McCrea

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars This book is an absolute revelation. I’ve been glued over a couple of days as it reads more like an adventure story. James Hobson, whose research appears to be extensive and meticulous, has presented a lively and vibrant picture of Georgian England as witnessed by one man, Edward Law. I’d never heard of him, but it turns out he was a real mover and shaker of the time. He was at the centre of high society, not well liked but influencing in various ways the major institutions; church, law, schools and the royal family. He was an extraordinary and exceptional individual and Hobson’s biography gives real insight into the Georgian world. It was one of accepted order; the wealthy and royals ruled and the poor should know and be kept in their place. But change was afoot and the peasants were revolting. This is one of the best books I’ve read about the Georgian period. Law’s beginnings were relatively humble and his early years are fascinating. His grandfather.. Read more
NetGalley, Anita Wallas

As featured in the North-West Labor History Journal no. 49
Peter Darby

“Phil Carradice's well-researched and easy, elegant style of writing laid out in the pages of "Women of the Jacobite Rebellions" brings these forgotten women and their times vividly back to life with a particular elegance that lifts this work of British history to an impressive level of literary elegance.” Read the full review [link=https://www.midwestbookreview.com/lbw/sep_24.htm#WorldHistory]here.[/link]
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