Fancy-Dress
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Previously: I noticed an interesting passage in a book about upper-class Regency society, by Venetia Murray. Upon further investigation I was able to firmly establish that there was a high likelihood that Venetia Murray had misinterpreted a letter describing Dorothea von Lieven’s attire at a society even in February 1813. Princess Lieven (then Countess von…
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The lack of referencing in older secondary historical writings has always both irritated and inspired me. It can be frustrating when rather grand assertions are made, with no hint of a reference to follow it up. On the other hand, often I enjoy the challenge of chasing down the trail of more specific examples mentioned…
Sarah J. Hodge 