Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne, Taken from Original Sources

"Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne, Taken from Original Sources" by John Ashton is a historical exploration of 18th-century England. The book focuses on displaying the societal customs and everyday life during Queen Anne's reign by presenting childhood and education, marriage, and more. The book starts by showing how boys and girls were educated, including how children were treated, nursery customs, and what was considered important and suitable for boys and girls to learn, such as classical studies for boys and domestic skills for girls. Through this introduction, the author sets the stage to look at the society of the early 1700s, examining the rules that formed families and individuals' lives.