An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

238. The Regency Revolution

September 29, 2022

Description

How were the bonnets, corsets, and empire line dresses of the Regency period expressive of a revolutionary era? In this episode, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are joined by Hilary Davidson to...
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Books Referenced

Dress in the Age of Jane Austen

Author: Hilary Davidson

Context:

Tom explicitly mentions reading this book by fashion historian and curator Hilary Davidson, which inspired this podcast episode about Regency fashion. He describes it as 'a fantastic book' that answers questions about what was happening in the world of fashion during the Regency period.

Pride and Prejudice

Author: Jane Austen

Context:

Referenced multiple times throughout the discussion as an example of Regency-era life and fashion. Specific mentions include Mrs. Bennet's concern about Lydia not knowing the best warehouses in London, the criticism of Lizzie Bennet becoming 'brown with the sun,' and Mrs. Bennet saying she once 'liked a red coat.'

Tom Jones

Author: Henry Fielding

Context:

Referenced when Dominic mentions being compared to 'Squire Weston' from Tom Jones (Henry Fielding's novel), in a humorous exchange about what historical fashion style would suit him.