Society
A Regency Repository
"Of arts, literature, fashion, personalities, inventions, learning, the domestic arts, and matters military and political." If you want to know about the paintings of Constable, the invention of the bicycle, or the history of tea — here's a good place to look. When the site doesn't cover something itself, it links out to other Regency resources.
The Regency Collection
Covers both grand events — the major battles against Napoleon — and intimate details: individual lives, Regency-era roses. Sections on personalities, military, diarists, regency life, postal history, and industrial advances.
British Titles of Nobility
Not strictly a Regency site, but essential background reading. Contains thorough information on the British Peerage — rankings, forms of address, and details on the real people who have held many titles. Invaluable for understanding Austen's social hierarchy.
Fashion
Jessamyn's Regency Costume Companion
Everything you need to make your own Regency-style dress, plus excellent background on the costumes of the period. Includes links to real costumes and period fabrics — a wonderful resource for would-be Janeites in period dress.
Elizabeth Bennet's Costume List
A listing — with pictures — of every costume worn by Elizabeth Bennet in the 1995 BBC/A&E production of Pride and Prejudice. Compiled right here at Austen.com.
Regency Reproductions
Commission your own custom-made Regency gown, or purchase patterns to make one yourself. They also hold an annual Jane Austen Festival in Australia — complete with a Regency Ball.
Military & War
Napoleonic Wars Series
A scholarly site from the War Times Journal. Hosts archives of original documents — Wellington's and Napoleon's dispatches, letters from Admiral Lord Nelson — plus original articles, book lists, and links for further research.
The Napoleon Series
"An electronic magazine dedicated to Napoleon and his times." While Austen was writing, Napoleon was conquering Europe. An award-winning site sponsored by the International Napoleonic Society.
Sir Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Among countless Napoleon sites, few focus on the man who defeated him at Waterloo — and never lost a battle to the French army. Biographical information, accounts of battles, museums, and further links.
The Historical Maritime Society
A great resource for Royal Navy history — from food to fighting. The society re-enacts the world of 1805, when Britain was threatened by Bonaparte and only the Navy stood between England and invasion. Essential context for Austen's naval brothers and novels like Persuasion.
Compiled by Ann Haker, updated by Margaret D. Last update 12/29/10. To suggest a link, email Crysty.
See also: Jane Austen Online | Offline Jane Austen Resources