Books by R. A. (Professor of Early Modern history Houston

Looks at regionally distinctive practices of wedding traditions in Britain from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, in order to understand social networks, community attitudes, and local and regional identities.

How did people view mental health problems in the 18th century, and what do the attitudes of ordinary people to those afflicted tell about the society's values? This is a study of the daily experiences of those suffering mental impairments, and an exploration into the meaning of this for society.