Profiles historically significant men and women who lived in Britain between 1789 and 1837.

Profiles historically significant men and women who lived in Britain during the reigns of George I, II and III.

"Controversial, entertaining and alarmingly topical ... a delight to read."Philip Ziegler, Daily Telegraph

An annual biographical dictionary, with which is incorporated "Men and women of the time."

A guide to historical literature on England between 1760 and 1837, emphasising more recent work.

Brilliant young historian Ben Wilson explores a time when licentious Britain tried to straighten out its moral code, ridding itself of its boisterous pastimes, plain-speaking and drunkenness - raising uncomfortable but fascinating parallels with our own age. Decency and Disorder is about the generation who grew up during the turmoil of the Napoleonic Wars, and some of its most exciting figures.