The Age Of Elegance: 1812-1822
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 4th impr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Arthur Bryant's The Age Of Elegance: 1812-1822 masterfully chronicles a pivotal decade in British history, capturing the vibrant social and political landscape of the Regency era. This compelling historical account details the lives of royalty, politicians, and ordinary citizens, illustrating the profound changes that shaped the nation following the Napoleonic Wars. Bryant presents a vivid tableau of a society grappling with both opulence and hardship, revealing the intricate dance between tradition and burgeoning modernity. The narrative conveys a rich, authoritative tone, immersing readers in the period's unique blend of grandeur and underlying tension. It uncovers the cultural shifts and defining moments that solidified Britain's identity during this transformative time.
Author: Arthur Bryant
Format: Hardback
Published: 1955, Collins
Edition: 4th impr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Arthur Bryant's The Age Of Elegance: 1812-1822 masterfully chronicles a pivotal decade in British history, capturing the vibrant social and political landscape of the Regency era. This compelling historical account details the lives of royalty, politicians, and ordinary citizens, illustrating the profound changes that shaped the nation following the Napoleonic Wars. Bryant presents a vivid tableau of a society grappling with both opulence and hardship, revealing the intricate dance between tradition and burgeoning modernity. The narrative conveys a rich, authoritative tone, immersing readers in the period's unique blend of grandeur and underlying tension. It uncovers the cultural shifts and defining moments that solidified Britain's identity during this transformative time.