Who Really Had Higher Status in Pride and Prejudice? | Ep.4

Welcome to The History of Pride and Prejudice — a series where we explore the world behind Austen’s novels, uncovering the history, social customs, and hidden details that shape every character and decision. Support the Channel If you enjoy these readings and would like to support the show, you can: • Join me on Patreon: [Coming Soon] • Buy me a coffee: [Coming Soon] Recommended Reading Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. • My recommended edition of Pride and Prejudice: https://amzn.to/4y5CR3j • Jane Austen's complete novels: https://amzn.to/4aCxsa0 • Regency history books: What Jane Austen Ate and What Charles Dickens Knew https://amzn.to/4aGkY1c Regency World https://amzn.to/3T3e5Rn Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction 01:08 — Peerage Vs Gentry 01:34 — The Peerage 02:05 — The House of Lords 02:42 — The Gentry 03:33 — Baronets 03:45 — Knights 04:29 — Sir & Lady 06:53 — Mrs Bennet 08:46 — Ranking 09:42 — Outro If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite piece of Regency history you'd like to learn about next! #PrideAndPrejudice #JaneAusten #RegencyEra #History #ClassicLiterature #BookTube #EnglishLiterature #Austen #RegencyHistory #LiteraryHistory