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The popular image of Regency England is one of glittering ballrooms, dashing gentlemen in tailcoats, and witty ladies in empire-line dresses. It’s a world of romance and elegance, immortalised by Jane Austen and countless period dramas. But for the vast majority of the population, this glittering façade was a world away from their reality. Theirs was a life of crushing hardship, systemic injustice, and a daily struggle for survival in the shadow of war and economic collapse. In a compelling new episode of the Explaining History podcast, we dive into this hidden world with Katharine Quarmby, author of the powerful…