Meet the Georgians Epic Tales from Britain’s Wildest Century by Robert Peal (William Collins)

Georgian era, between 1714 and the 1830s, was era full of fast changes; new foods, such as pepper, pineapple, chocolate, spices, chillies and coffee became available, fashion was colourful and exaggerated, alcohol (especially gin) consumed in vast quantities, British Empire expanded and with it human rights, questions about God, freedom, celebration of sex and much more.

The author introduces this era through lives of twelve Georgian people who defined it. Pirates, prince, former slave, women, poets and others, all exceptional in their competence area.

The book is full of facts, funny stories, witt, entertainment, education and captivates all history lovers.

And ... maybe you will consider to join the "farting" club, whose members met once a week in order to "poison the neighbouring air with their unsavoury crepitations." ;)

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