Devonshire House and the Grand Whiggery
To understand the social and political atmosphere during the Regency, one needs to understand the workings of society in the Georgian era. In fact, since much of what follows on in the Regency period extends from the Georgian era, there is a very fine line of demarcation between the two. Traditionally, the late eighteenth century [...]
Countess Lieven and her intrigues
Countess Lieven, later Princess Lieven, is often mentioned in Regency novels because she was one of the seven patronesses of that sacred establishment, Almack’s. However, little, if any, mention is ever made about her contributions to the politics of the day. But, because of her “intrigues”, she was hated by many, feared by some, and [...]
The Prince Regent and his deadly sins
The Prince Regent had many enemies and few admirers, yet because he was the most prominent royal figure in his day, he was tolerated. His vices were many, but he had some good qualities. His social graces were impeccable and defined the manners of polite society of the time. His patronage of the arts and [...]