Aristocrats
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Robert Lacey
Binding: Hardback
Published: HUTCHINSON, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Robert Lacey's Aristocrats chronicles the lives and legacies of Europe's most prominent noble families, offering an intimate look into their traditions, power, and enduring influence. This compelling historical narrative uncovers the intricate social structures and political machinations that defined aristocratic existence across centuries. The prose is rich and authoritative, presenting a vivid tapestry of privilege, duty, and occasional scandal. It illustrates how these dynasties adapted, or failed to adapt, to changing times, providing a fascinating study of inherited status and its impact on the modern world.
Author: Robert Lacey
Binding: Hardback
Published: HUTCHINSON, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Robert Lacey's Aristocrats chronicles the lives and legacies of Europe's most prominent noble families, offering an intimate look into their traditions, power, and enduring influence. This compelling historical narrative uncovers the intricate social structures and political machinations that defined aristocratic existence across centuries. The prose is rich and authoritative, presenting a vivid tapestry of privilege, duty, and occasional scandal. It illustrates how these dynasties adapted, or failed to adapt, to changing times, providing a fascinating study of inherited status and its impact on the modern world.