By the end of 1810, Britain stood at a crossroads. King George III, after 50 years on the throne, had descended into permanent insanity. His son, George, Prince of Wales, was subsequently appointed as Prince Regent under the Regency Act of 1811. This marked the beginning of a period that became one of the most fascinating and transformative in British history. The Regency era was a time of flourishing art and culture, with literary icons such as Jane Austen and William Wordsworth, and artists such as John Constable, creating some of their most memorable works. Meanwhile, the Prince Regent’s lavish and scandalous lifestyle embodied the spirit of the age, known for its dazzling balls, elegant fashion and romance. Yet, behind all this glitz and glamour, the nation grappled with political turmoil, domestic discontent, war and a thriving criminal underworld. In the Book of Regency Britain, join us as we delve into the complex reality of this iconic and intriguing era.
