I heard of a fascinating new book on NPR the other day, the recounting of a diary of Persian student who travelled, with five other students, to study in London in 1815. The new release The Love of Strangers: What Six Muslim Students Learned in Jane Austen’s London by Nile Green relates the adventures of the Muslim young men as they immerse themselves in British Regency culture and Society.
The book has nothing to do with Jane, so don’t let that influence your decision, but it does offer a unique perspective on the Regency from an outsiders perspective. In particular, the author emphasizes the unique perspective on Christianity during the British Regency.
I haven’t read it yet myself, but you can bet its on my shortlist…if you get a chance to read before me please drop a line in the comments to share your thoughts!
For audio interview with the author: http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-12-31/1815-six-muslims-landed-london-first-time-heres-what-they-can-teach-us
For more from the author: http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/161038
