02399cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000290012624500300015526400510018530000470023633600260028333700260030933800360033550000310037150802060040252012490060853400450185765300550190265300540195785600430201199900190205460415UtSlPG20260610134407.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02027328  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aAshton, John,d1834-191110aWhen William IV. Was King 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-10-03  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Christine P. Travers and the
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available by The Internet Archive)  a"When William IV. Was King" by John Ashton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of the social landscape and significant events during the reign of King William IV, emphasizing both the political and cultural shifts of the time. The author seeks to shed light on a past that, while relatively recent, holds valuable lessons and context for the present generation.  The opening of the text sets the stage with the death of King George IV and the ensuing proclamation of William IV. It describes the personal characteristics and the public perception of the new king, who is portrayed as a figure of the people, marked by his sailor background and less formal demeanor compared to his predecessor. The first chapter also touches on the societal changes occurring at the time, including the introduction of the Beer Act, the appeal of railway advancements, and the tension brewing in society, hinted at through various riots and calls for reform. Overall, this initial portion establishes the tone for a nuanced view of an era filled with transformation and public sentiment during a period of significant socio-political change in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century  aGreat Britain -- History -- William IV, 1830-183740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60415  c101241d101241