{"product_id":"2026770000643-secondhand-the-serpent-and-the-stag","title":"The Serpent And The Stag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sweeping chronicle of one of Britain’s most influential and glamorous dynasties, The Serpent and the Stag tells the captivating saga of the House of Cavendish. From the rise of the self-made William Cavendish and his ambitious wife, Bess of Hardwick, in the 16th century, to the family's complex role in English politics and high society through the centuries, John Pearson provides an intimate, often irreverent, and always engaging account of the Dukes of Devonshire.\n\nPearson skillfully navigates the family’s vast history—from the building of the great Whig palace at Chatsworth to the challenges faced by the 20th-century Dukes in preserving their legacy. Combining meticulous historical research with the narrative flair of a seasoned biographer, this work offers a fascinating look at the power, intrigue, and personal dramas that shaped the Cavendish family. For those interested in British history, the lives of the aristocracy, or a masterclass in biographical storytelling, this 1983 first American edition is a compelling and essential addition to any historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826037534939,"sku":"2026770000643-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/ccaecec6-6235-4a15-b6bd-679613a5cd70.png?v=1780311399","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000643-secondhand-the-serpent-and-the-stag","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}