Category Archives: real life tales

The Anglo-Saxon World: King Alfred, William of Normandy, and the Doomsday Book

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

King Alfred is considered by many to be the wisest and greatest king.  As King of the West Saxons, Alfred (849 – 901) unified his people and constructed a victory against the Danes in 878 at Ethandum. Alfred led his … Continue reading →

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Anglo-Saxon Christian Writings

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Religion during the Anglo-Saxon period was more than church life; it was the cultural beat of Society. Needless to say, “literature” grew from the foundations of religion. Most of the literature of the time was written in Latin by the … Continue reading →

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Primogenture and the 19th Century Entail

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

As it had been for centuries, a man’s status in 19th Century British Society rested in the land he held. Land was a symbol of wealth and social rank. Therefore, the need to pass one’s “wealth” to future generations increased … Continue reading →

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Daniel Mendoza, Boxing Champion of England

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Daniel Mendoza was the first Jewish prize fighter to become Champion of England (1792 to 1795). He stood but 5’7”, but Mendoza was a scrapper. Weighing in a 11.5 stone (160 pounds), he was billed as “Mendoza the Jew.” Mendoza was … Continue reading →

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The Mention of “PTSD” in Early Literature

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

I have a new release coming soon from Pegasus Books in which the illness we now call PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) plays a major role. The main character is accused of a series of violent crimes. Although he holds … Continue reading →

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Regency Lexicon – The Letters “X,” “Y,” and “Z”

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Regency Era Lexicon – We’re Coming to the End – X, Y, and Z xebec – a small three-masted Mediterranean vessel with both square and lateen sails, originally used by Algerian pirates and later used for commerce yager – a … Continue reading →

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A “Stalker” for Queen Victoria

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Few outside of Victorian scholars know much of Queen Victoria’s “stalker.” Edward “the Boy” Jones was quite adept at sneaking into Victoria’s most private apartments. Born in 1824, Edward Jones became fascinated with Victoria when she was but a young … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Bathurst: Missing Regency Era Diplomat

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

  Benjamin Bathurst (18 March 1784 – 1809?) was a British diplomatic envoy who disappeared in Germany during the Napoleonic Wars. He was the third son of Henry Bathurst, Bishop of Norwich. Bathurst disappeared on or about 25 November 1809, … Continue reading →

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James Lind and the Prevention of Scurvy

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

James Lind was a Scottish doctor, who studied scurvy first hand. Born in Edinburgh in 1716, Lind became an apprentice at Edinburgh’s College of Surgeons at the age of 15. At 23, he accepted the post of surgeon’s mate and … Continue reading →

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Sir Walter Scott, the Historical Romance, and the Creation of a National Identity – Part II

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Last Tuesday, we had our first look at how Sir Walter Scott perfected the “formula” for historical romance while creating a national identity. [April 14 post – Part I]  Sir Walter Scott’s fiction quite often uses the plot devices of … Continue reading →

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