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LoC No.: 02027328

Title: When William IV. Was King

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Christine P. Travers and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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Summary: "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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Ashton, John, 1834-1911

EBook No.: 60415

Published: Oct 3, 2019

Downloads: 315

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- William IV, 1830-1837

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:60415:2 2019-10-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ashton, John en urn:lccn:02027328 1
2025-08-02T11:57:55Z When William IV. Was King

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02027328

Title: When William IV. Was King

Credits: Produced 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)

Summary: "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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Ashton, John, 1834-1911

EBook No.: 60415

Published: Oct 3, 2019

Downloads: 315

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- William IV, 1830-1837

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:60415:3 2019-10-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ashton, John en urn:lccn:02027328 1