John Ashton
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Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne, Taken from Original Sources
Uncover a world of classical schooling, domestic training, and societal expectations for young boys and girls within a bygone kingdom.
By John Ashton
When William IV. Was King
Witness an era of English history through the eyes of its king, where beer, trains, and reform movements clash in a society on the brink of change.
By John Ashton
A Righte Merrie Christmasse: The Story of Christ-Tide
Uncover the origins of jolly festivities as religious customs intertwine with ancient pagan celebrations, shaping the Christmas we know today.
By John Ashton
The History of Bread: From Pre-historic to Modern Times
Discover the surprisingly rich and important story of bread, from the simple grains of prehistoric times to its central role in shaping civilizations.
By John Ashton
Eighteenth Century Waifs
On a remote island, a charismatic leader's twisted religious practices throw a community into chaos, revealing the delicate balance between faith and manipulation.
By John Ashton
Social England under the Regency, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Discover how a nation grappled with unrest, political turmoil, and the echoes of war in this revealing snapshot of a bygone era.
By John Ashton
Hyde Park from Domesday-book to Date
Uncover the captivating story of a world-famous landmark's historic transformation from a royal hunting ground to a beloved public space.
By John Ashton
The Fleet: Its Rivers, Prison, and Marriages
Uncover a bygone era of London, filled with a vanishing river, a notorious prison, and scandalous unions.
By John Ashton
Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign
Experience the dawn of a kingdom with a young queen, mischievous nobles, and a realm brimming with both pomp and delightful mishaps.
By John Ashton
The Devil in Britain and America
Unearth forgotten stories of witches, demons, and a personal encounter with the Devil himself, as society grapples with the chilling specter of evil.
By John Ashton
The Dawn of the XIXth Century in England: A social sketch of the times
Witness England's transformation as the 18th century fades, giving way to a new era of war, scarcity, and groundbreaking technology that reshapes the lives of all its people.
By John Ashton
Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century With Facsimiles, Notes, and Introduction
Discover a forgotten world of pirates, star-crossed lovers, and moral lessons through the pages of the 18th century's most popular and affordable books.
By John Ashton
Social England under the Regency, Vol. 1 (of 2)
When a king's illness throws a country into political turmoil, curiosity blooms within the public and casts light on the balance between a monarch's health and the fate of a nation.
By John Ashton
English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I. Volume 1 (of 2)
Explore a collection of satirical illustrations that mock a famous leader, blending historical events with comedic artistry to reveal the sentiments of a tumultuous era.
By John Ashton
English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I. Volume 2 (of 2)
** Through comical drawings and cutting jokes, witness how a nation used art as a weapon against a powerful emperor's ambition and the chaos of his time.
By John Ashton
The History of Gambling in England
Step into England's past to explore the evolution of betting, from ancient games of chance to the societal challenges of gambling.
By John Ashton
Old times : $b A picture of social life at the end of the eighteenth century
Step back in time to witness the everyday joys, scandals, and social struggles of 18th-century Britain through the eyes of its ordinary citizens.
By John Ashton
Curious Creatures in Zoology
Venture into a world where mythical beasts roam and strange animal sightings challenge the line between fact and fantasy.
By John Ashton
Florizel's Folly
Uncover the captivating story of a quaint seaside town's surprising rise to fame, filled with royal scandals and social upheavals.
By John Ashton