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[[Category:Historical Romance]] [[category:Books - Setting By Time]]
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[[category:Books - Setting By Time]][[Category:Historical Periods]][[Category:18th Century]]
Titles set during the reign of [[King George III]] of England, approximately 1760 - 1801 (there is some overlap with the [[Regency]] era due to the madness of [[King George III|George III]] and the Regency of his son, [[Prince William IV]]. Writers enjoy this era due to the flamboybant nature of the men -- high heels, paint, jewels, and swords -- together the political intrigue of the Court.
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The '''Georgian''' era began in 1714 with the accession of King George I to the throne of England. The later George IV was appointed Regent in 1811 due to the madness of his father, [[King George III|George III]], but the King did not die until 1820 - so there is some overlap with the [[Regency]] era.
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Many Georgian romance titles are set during the reign of [[King George III]] of England, which began in 1760, but many are set during the [[:Category:Jacobite Risings|Jacobite Risings]], especially the one of 1745/1746.
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See the article [[Georgian]] for more discussion of the historical setting.

Latest revision as of 15:23, 30 July 2008

The Georgian era began in 1714 with the accession of King George I to the throne of England. The later George IV was appointed Regent in 1811 due to the madness of his father, George III, but the King did not die until 1820 - so there is some overlap with the Regency era.

Many Georgian romance titles are set during the reign of King George III of England, which began in 1760, but many are set during the Jacobite Risings, especially the one of 1745/1746.

See the article Georgian for more discussion of the historical setting.