Virginia Henley

I was born in England and went to school there. That's when I discovered my undying passion for history - not just for the Middle Ages, but all periods of history. My favorites are medieval, Elizabethan, and Georgian; however, I've written stories set in periods as early as ancient Rome, right up to the Victorian era.

British Writer

Stephen Gardiner

Georgian architecture respected the scale of both the individual and the community.

British Architect

Use 'Georgian' to identify someone from the country Georgia, not the U.S. state.

Country Specific

'Georgian' is pronounced with a soft 'g' as in 'geometry', not a hard 'g'.

Pronunciation

'Georgian' as an adjective expresses cultural aspects like traditions and customs.

Cultural Identity

Anything from Georgia's cuisine to language furthers understanding of 'Georgian.'

Country Reference

Specify 'Georgian' for someone from Georgia, U.S. only when context is unclear.

State Specific

In the U.S., 'Georgian' may have a different regional pronunciation. Be attentive to accents.

Local Pronunciation

Use 'Georgian' for items or concepts closely associated with U.S. Georgia.

State Identity

Although known for peaches, 'Georgian' includes all state-related attributes.

Not Just Peaches

'Georgian' also refers to things from the British era of the Kings named George.

Historical Period

The 'Georgian' period influenced various forms of art, like literature and music.

Art and Culture

In history and art, 'Georgian' describes styles from a specific British era.

Academic Context

Recognize 'Georgian' as a descriptor for distinct styles of the time like neoclassical.

Period Styles

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