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100 1 _aAshton, John,
_d1834-1911
245 1 0 _aWhen William IV. Was King
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-10-03
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- William IV, 1830-1837
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60415
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