The Real History of Tom Jones

Exploring the historical context behind Fielding's classic, this study delves into the tumultuous political climate of the eighteenth century, including the conflict between the Stuarts and Hanoverians and the complexities of the class system. It examines the paradoxes of property rights and the justice system, revealing how these elements influenced the narrative of Tom Jones. By analyzing unique artifacts like eighteenth-century currency and a gypsy king's autobiography, the book provides fresh insights into both the novel and Georgian England's socio-political landscape.