Aspects Of Aristocracy: Grandeur And Decline In Modern Britain

Aspects Of Aristocracy: Grandeur And Decline In Modern Britain

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Author: David Cannadine
Binding: Hardback
Published: YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1994

Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings

David Cannadine's Aspects Of Aristocracy: Grandeur And Decline In Modern Britain presents a compelling historical analysis of the British upper classes. This scholarly work chronicles the shifting fortunes and enduring influence of the aristocracy from its zenith to its gradual erosion in the modern era. Cannadine uncovers the intricate social, economic, and political forces that shaped their power and prestige. The narrative details the opulent lifestyles, societal contributions, and ultimate adaptation or fading of these prominent families. It argues for a nuanced understanding of their legacy, illustrating how their grandeur gave way to a more subdued, yet still significant, presence in contemporary Britain.

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Description

Author: David Cannadine
Binding: Hardback
Published: YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1994

Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings

David Cannadine's Aspects Of Aristocracy: Grandeur And Decline In Modern Britain presents a compelling historical analysis of the British upper classes. This scholarly work chronicles the shifting fortunes and enduring influence of the aristocracy from its zenith to its gradual erosion in the modern era. Cannadine uncovers the intricate social, economic, and political forces that shaped their power and prestige. The narrative details the opulent lifestyles, societal contributions, and ultimate adaptation or fading of these prominent families. It argues for a nuanced understanding of their legacy, illustrating how their grandeur gave way to a more subdued, yet still significant, presence in contemporary Britain.