Old times : $b A picture of social life at the end of the eighteenth century

"Old Times: A Picture of Social Life at the End of the Eighteenth Century" by John Ashton gives readers a glimpse into the lives of everyday people living in Britain in the late 1700s. The book explores the details of middle-class life and culture, using old newspapers, magazines, and funny drawings to show what life was really like. It talks about important events such as the first colony in Australia, a big trial, and even worries about the King’s health, explaining how these events mixed with regular life. Ashton's writing shows how the news and public opinions mixed together, giving a full picture of the time with real facts and funny jokes about the culture.