I spied this article in the October 1800 edition of The Lady’s Monthly Museum and found it fascinating…so had to share. Although it cites a French publication (and very sexist one at that), its inclusion in the Regency rag no doubt indicates the idea of a female politician is amusing at best.
Regency Culture and Society: On Female Politicians
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