The Curious History of Dating: From Jane Austen to Tinder

by Nichi Hodgson
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  • Added: 2026-02-01
  • Updated: 2026-02-01
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The Telegraph · 2021-02-04
thoughtful 4.00

The book provides a nuanced look at dating practices in the Regency era, offering a counterpoint to popular portrayals in media like 'Bridgerton'. It's a thoughtful and well-researched exploration of historical dating norms.

This book provides a nuanced look at dating practices in the Regency era, offering a counterpoint to popular portrayals in media like 'Bridgerton'. The reviewer appreciates the thoughtful and well-researched exploration of historical dating norms, which challenges common misconceptions. The book is praised for its ability to provide a deeper understanding of the social and cultural context of dating in the past. The reviewer also notes that the book is particularly insightful in its discussion of how dating practices have evolved over time. Overall, it's a valuable resource for those interested in the social history of relationships and the accuracy of historical portrayals in popular media.

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    Feel free to point out they don't know the half of it.

    The Curious History of Dating: From Jane Austen to Tinder by Nichi Hodgson (Little, Brown).

    From suing a Victorian lover for breaking off your engagement to the 60s quest to date beyond class, race and gender rules.

Goodreads · 2018-01-02
informative 3.50

This book is packed with historical details and the author's journalistic background shines through. It offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of dating.

This book is a treasure trove of historical details, and the author's journalistic background is evident in the thorough research and engaging narrative. It provides a comprehensive look at the evolution of dating, from the Victorian era to modern-day apps. The reviewer appreciates the depth of information and the author's effort to include a wide range of dating trends and practices. However, they also note that the book can be quite dense at times, which might not be suitable for casual readers. Overall, it's a valuable resource for those interested in the social history of dating.

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    This book is full of history and details.

    As the author is a journalist, she did put a lot of effort to provide as much as details.

    An emphatically feminist history of dating.

Daily Mail · 2017-01-26
engaging 4.00

The book offers an exuberant study of marriage and dating trends, highlighting the changes in societal norms over time. It's a lively and engaging read that covers a wide range of topics.

This book offers an exuberant study of marriage and dating trends, highlighting the changes in societal norms over time. The reviewer appreciates the lively and engaging narrative, which covers a wide range of topics from historical dating practices to modern-day dating apps. The book is praised for its comprehensive coverage and the author's ability to make complex historical information accessible and enjoyable. The reviewer also notes that the book is particularly insightful in its discussion of how societal changes have influenced dating and marriage. Overall, it's a valuable resource for those interested in the social history of relationships.

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    Men and women are not very good at marriage — 'marriage is at its lowest level since 1895,' says Nichi Hodgson in her exuberant study of amorous relationships.

    From suing a Victorian lover for breaking off your engagement to the 60s quest to date beyond class, race and gender rules, Nichi Hodgson's lively and engaging narrative.

    Bursting with little-known facts and tantalizing tales of lovelorn men and besotted women.

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