The Georgians

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What is The Georgians about?

Step into Georgian Britain, a world of grand country houses, busy towns and grimy slums. Discover how people lived, worked and travelled during the reigns of the four King Georges. Meet rebels, explorers, writers and inventors, and learn about events such as the Jacobite uprising, Captain Cook’s voyages and the Boston Tea Party. Packed with fascinating facts, paintings, maps, timelines and detailed illustrations, this lively guide reveals the customs, struggles and surprising changes that shaped eighteenth-century Britain.

About the author

Ruth Brocklehurst is a British author who loves writing fascinating books for children. She has written many exciting non-fiction books, including the popular 'Usborne Children's Encyclopedia'. Ruth enjoys making learning fun and easy to understand, helping young readers explore everything from animals to history and science.