The Regency Era
1811-1820 AD
George III to George IV
- Era began when the Prince of Wales took over as Prince Regent when his father was deemed unfit to rule. (He was pronounced insane.)
- Monarchy passed from George III to George IV
Fame
- Noted for its elegance and achievements in fine arts and architecture
- Time of great social, political, and economic change
- Familial positions of daughters changed, making courtship their essential focus
Architecture
Building styles changed during the era, and new architecture was constructed.
Marriage
Many daughters had to marry just to keep their finances stable.
Wealth
Wealth defined who was of which class. Those with greater wealth had greater status.
Wealth
- Vast monetary difference between upper and lower classes
- Books were most often written about the higher classes
- Period of great financial instability
Book
- Helps us to better understand the time period and its societal standards
- Provides insight into part of normal life during the era