Books by Rosemary Sweet

The essays in this collection arose out of a conference that bears the same title as the book. The editors wanted to open up a discussion on the varied experiences of women in the 18th century urban milieu of England. Their study is one of very few books that considers this fascinating and important subject.

This text examines the development of urban government and society during a key age of transition. It looks at topics such as social class, manners, religion, gender, dissent, amenities and entertainment, and the resilience of provincial culture in the face of London's growing influence.