The Real History of Tom Jones

Exploring the historical contexts behind Fielding's comic masterpiece, this study delves into the turbulent political landscape of the eighteenth century, including the Stuart-Hanoverian conflict and a complex class system. It examines how game laws and a flawed justice system influenced societal norms. Unique artifacts, like the peculiar currency of the era and a gypsy king's fraudulent autobiography, provide fresh insights into both "Tom Jones" and the political and legal intricacies of Georgian England, enhancing the understanding of Fielding's artistry.