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The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy

Categorie	Geschiedenis Europa
Boeknummer	#330019-VB29
Titel	The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy
Auteur	Cannadine, Mr David
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	London : Picador
Jaar van uitgave	1992
ISBN10	0330321889
ISBN13	9780330321884
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, illustrations in b/w, 8vo.
Samenvatting	This study is a history of the British aristocracy as it unfolded during the last century. The author recounts the process by which the notable and nobles lost their wealth, power and prestige, political assault mounted by Lloyd George, the terrible human cost extracted by the World War I, the breakup of great, landed estates in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and the erosion of the traditional system of titles and honours. The author shows how the aristocracy tried to cope with the tide of events that led to their decline. They made careers for themselves as shareholders or heiress-hunters, novelists or Kenyan adventurers, ornamental directors or successful businessmen. They fought valiantly (and vainly) to protect the House of Lords, the Church of England, the agricultural economy ... (Lees verder)and the union with Ireland, all of which is detailed in this book.
Pagina's	813
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 10,00

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