Splendour And Scandal: The Reign Of Beau Nash
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Some foxing on top of block
This captivating historical biography, Splendour And Scandal: The Reign Of Beau Nash, chronicles the extraordinary life of Richard Beau Nash, the undisputed arbiter of taste and master of ceremonies in 18th-century Bath. The narrative uncovers his meteoric rise from humble beginnings to become the city's social dictator, dictating fashion, manners, and entertainment for the Georgian elite. It details the opulent balls, card games, and intrigues that defined Bath's glittering society under his reign, illustrating the power he wielded over both commoners and nobility. The book also presents the various scandals and controversies that punctuated Nash's flamboyant career, offering a vivid portrait of a man who shaped an era. This engaging account brings to life the glamour and moral complexities of a bygone age.
Author: John Walters
Format: Hardback
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Some foxing on top of block
This captivating historical biography, Splendour And Scandal: The Reign Of Beau Nash, chronicles the extraordinary life of Richard Beau Nash, the undisputed arbiter of taste and master of ceremonies in 18th-century Bath. The narrative uncovers his meteoric rise from humble beginnings to become the city's social dictator, dictating fashion, manners, and entertainment for the Georgian elite. It details the opulent balls, card games, and intrigues that defined Bath's glittering society under his reign, illustrating the power he wielded over both commoners and nobility. The book also presents the various scandals and controversies that punctuated Nash's flamboyant career, offering a vivid portrait of a man who shaped an era. This engaging account brings to life the glamour and moral complexities of a bygone age.