The aristocracy in England, 1660-1914
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The aristocracy in England, 1660-1914
B. Blackwell, 1989
Rev. [ed.]
- : pbk
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Bibliography: p. [496]-514
Includes index
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Description
This history traces the role, identity, function and significance of the English aristocracy from the Restoration to World War I. The book answers one of the most intriguing historical questions of modern times - how was it possible for a landed aristocracy with a rural power base to maintain its political and social position in the first industrialized nation? This new edition contains a full, up-to-date bibliography.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 The English aristocracy: who were the aristocracy?
- the making of the aristocracy - land
- the making of the aristocracy - channels of admission. Part 2 The aristocracy and the economy: the aristocratic estates
- the aristocracy and the agricultural revolution
- aristocratic entrepreneurs in industry
- the aristocracy and communications improvements
- the aristocracy and the towns
- the aristocratic contribution. Part 3 The aristocracy in society and government: the aristocracy at home - social leadership
- the aristocracy at home - local government
- the aristocracy and the state - the consolidation of power
- the aristocracy and the state - the maintenance of power
- Conclusion - the decline of the aristocracy.
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