A fascinating collection of first-hand accounts of life in the time of Jane Austen (1775-1817), showing how social standing and etiquette were prime considerations of the period, and revealing the stark contrast between 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' and the lives of men and women. With extracts from Jane Austen's novels, letters, biographies, memoirs and newspapers, including previously unpublished material held by The Jane Austen Society, British Library, Hampshire Record Office and Kent County Archives.
- ISBN10 144635668X
- ISBN13 9781446356685
- Publish Date 14 May 2014 (first published 29 September 2006)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint David & Charles
- Format eBook
- Pages 209
- Language English