In These Times: Living in Britain Through Napoleon's Wars, 1793–1815

Jenny Uglow’s cultural history captures Britain during the Napoleonic Wars through letters, diaries, and everyday experiences. She brings to life artists, writers, workers, and families living through uncertainty and change. Uglow’s prose is rich and generous, attentive to detail and texture. The book reveals history as lived experience rather than grand narrative. It is immersive and deeply humane.