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Gentlemen Cliques of the Georgian Era: From Fops to Corinthians
From fashionable Fops to athletic Corinthians, learn about some of the different types of gentlemen in the Georgian era.
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University Life in Georgian England
One cannot be both gentleman and scholar. A brief look at university life during the 18th century.
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Boathouses & Rowing Clubs in Georgian England
Should a gentleman invite me for a row on the lake, I shall reply with an enthusiastic, albeit respectable, affirmative.
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Light Dragoons of the 18th Century British Army
There's not much more dashing than a cavalry officer astride his mount!
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Writing Implements of the Georgian Era
Writing was a popular pastime in the 18th century, not only for novels but also for journals and letters.
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Coffeehouses & Tearooms of Georgian England
Before the quintessential tearoom, we had coffeehouses. You might recall that our hero Sebastian in The Earl and The Enchantress...
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A Gentleman's Education in the 18th Century
Would the hero attend a local school, be sent to a private school, have a tutor, or...?
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Baronet: Duties, Title, and More
Is the Sir Mystery you met in the ballroom a Baronet or a Knight?
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Gender Discrimination in Music Instrumentation of the 18th Century
Would the hero be seen as effeminate if he played music? Would the heroine be seen as masculine if she played a wind instrument?
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Dueling at Dawn in the 18th Century
With this glove, I challenge you to a duel at dawn! This post discusses dueling history and etiquette.
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