The eighteenth century laid the foundations for Britain's worldwide empire and economic prosperity. It was a period of great contrasts: between poverty and wealth, elegance and riotous ribaldry. This Pitkin Guide unwraps what made Georgian Britain in a fascinating text and beautiful contemporary illustrations. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, particularly the other books in the'Life in' series: Medieval England, in a Monastery, Tudor England, Stuart England and Victorian Britain.

Michael St John Parker is a historian and writer who has written a numerous amount of Pitkin guides. These includeKing Arthur,William Shakespeare,The Wars of the Roses,Life in Victorian Britain, The Civil War, Britain's Kings and Queens and more.