On the face of it, Jane Austen’s novels might appear to focus solely on romance, love and the importance of making a good marriage in Georgian England. Yet. Britain was at war for most of Austen’s life - three of her own brothers served in the military - and rebellion and unrest was also rife on home soil. - from the seismic changes taking place across the globe, to the drawing rooms of Regency society, and, of course, Austen’s own life and works. Turn to page 23 to get started.
